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Spruson & Ferguson's intellectual property experts provide insights into patent examination processes and strategies for navigating complex IP landscapes across multiple jurisdictions. The team offers guidance on maximizing patent protection while addressing technical and legal challenges that arise during prosecution.

As the 2026 financial year draws to a close, accountants and tax advisors face a critical juncture where year-end reporting often reveals hidden insolvency indicators in financially distressed companies. This analysis explores the warning signs embedded in EOFY financials, the personal exposure risks directors face through loan account arrangements, and the importance of early intervention strategies to protect stakeholders and explore restructuring options before a crisis unfolds.

Australia's new mandatory merger notification regime, effective 2026, fundamentally changes how serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies are regulated by aggregating multiple smaller deals over a three-year period. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission now examines patterns of incremental consolidation collectively rather than viewing individual transactions in isolation, requiring acquirers to plan earlier and account for the cumulative impact of their acquisition programs.