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ATO's Views Continue To Be Challenged

On Tuesday, 14 October 2025, the High Court of Australia heard the appeal in Commissioner of Taxation of the Commonwealth of Australia v. Bendel & Anor.

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ASIC Report 827 On Whistleblowing Practices Of 134 Surveyed Companies: How Does Your Company Stack Up?

On 4 December 2025, ASIC published Report 827, Insights from the ASIC Whistleblower Questionnaire: July 2024 to June 2025 (Report).

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Cracking The Due Diligence Code: Insider Tips For Buying Businesses

Join LegalVision's Morgan Sheargold for their upcoming informative webinar.

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Big Village Australia Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2023] FCA 48 – Last Director Rule

This rule was introduced to stop directors from abandoning companies in financial distress, particularly in situations linked to illegal "phoenixing" practices.

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It Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Cross Examining Cyber: Conversations On Cyber And The Law (Podcast)

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Scheme Of Arrangement Rejected By The Court: Creditors' Schemes And The Impact On Ordinary Shareholders

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Parameters For Undertaking A Placement Of Shares To A Bidder During An M&A Transaction

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

MAC Disputes, The Takeovers Panel And FIRB – Reflections On Mayne Pharma's Battle With Cosette

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A Divorce, A Debt And A Duty: Shao v Crown Global Capital Pty Ltd

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Non-Binding Indicative Offers In Australian Public M&A From Private Equity

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Private Credit In Australia: Growth, Opportunity, And What's Next For PE Sponsors

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Equity's Evolving Playbook

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Scam lessons from AFCA: How Licensees can seek to reduce liability in a new era of fraud

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ATO's Views Continue To Be Challenged

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It depends – Does my family discretionary trust need an appointor?

Transcript & link to video – what is an appointor? Why have one? Does a FD trust need one?

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Have you reviewed your discretionary trust lately? Frequently asked questions

An outdated discretionary trust can undermine asset protection & succession goals.

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It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?

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So You've Updated Your Estate Plan, But What Happens To The Family Trust When You Die?

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It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

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Lifespan of trusts extended thanks to new Property Law Act

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Queensland trusts can now operate for 125 years - What you need to know

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APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – June 2025

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Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 'Tax Bites' podcast, host Toby Eggleston alongside Professor Graham Cooper and fellow partner Ryan Leslie, explore the complexities...

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Observations On The ESVCLP Regime: A Practitioner's Perspective

The Early-Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) regime was introduced in 2007 to stimulate the early-stage venture capital sector in Australia.

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Alvarez & Marsal

How do I work out the financial terms for a capital raise in NZ?

Key issues to consider when calculating the financial terms of your capital raise as a startup founder.

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LegalVision

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It Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?

In this edition of It depends, associate Alfred Jackson discusses how to know if your business is ready for sale.

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Scam lessons from AFCA: How Licensees can seek to reduce liability in a new era of fraud

Recent AFCA decisions and the impending rollout of the Scams Prevention Framework have significant implications for financial institutions, making it clear that businesses must take proactive steps to prevent and respond to scams.

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Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Effective Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

This article outlines some of the common dispute points during negotiations and the mechanisms to resolve them.

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IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech – Commercialisation

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So, You Operate Your Small Business Through A Company. Do You Understand How It Must Operate And What Is Required Of You?

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Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Laying The Foundations

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October 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Big Village Australia Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2023] FCA 48 – Last Director Rule

This rule was introduced to stop directors from abandoning companies in financial distress, particularly in situations linked to illegal "phoenixing" practices.

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So, You Operate Your Small Business Through A Company. Do You Understand How It Must Operate And What Is Required Of You?

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Holley Nethercote

David Gonski On What Makes An Exceptional Director (Video)

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COVID-19 safe harbour provisions: no shelter for the already insolvent

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Redefining Leadership: The Evolving Responsibilities Of Directors

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Court of Appeal clarifies criminal liability on employee entitlements

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Actionable Ideas For Re-enlivening Australia's Public Markets And Helping Public Company Directors Get Better Sleep

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