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The case for indemnities - How they work in practice

Indemnity clauses are useful but draft them carefully as courts interpret them narrowly & in favour of the indemnifier; balanced & clearly worded clauses are best.

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Quantum meruit to the rescue? Maybe, but don't count on it.

Quantum meruit is a last resort & is only available when no enforceable contract exists, or work is performed outside the contract's scope.

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Expanding your Australian franchise to the United States

Examines the main legal considerations to consider when expanding your Australian franchise network into the United States.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

David Gonski On What Makes An Exceptional Director (Video)

In this video, David Gonski AC, one of Australia's most respected company directors and public figures, shares his insights on what defines an exceptional director.

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Think Before You Ink - What To Review Before Signing Business Contracts

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Australian Private Debt Market Review 2025

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Why the Contractors Debts Act 1997 (NSW) matters for NSW Government Agencies

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Unfair Contract Terms and Deemed Acceptance: The Enforceability of Clauses

Australia Commercial

HL

HHG Legal Group

5 Reasons Businesses Fail

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

When Franchising Independence Becomes Illusion: Section 15AA And The Franchise Relationship

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

Shareholder Disapproval: ASX Proposes Shareholder Approval Requirements For Mergers And Takeovers

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Understanding The Basis Of Value Matters More Than Ever

Australia Commercial

FC

FTI Consulting

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

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

FRANCHISORS TAKE NOTE

Australia Commercial

PP

Pointon Partners

What Happens If… You Are Faced With A Sanctions Issue And Need To Investigate? (Podcast)

Australia International

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Spotting The Red Flags: Early Warnings Of Financial Distress

Australia Insolvency

FC

FTI Consulting

Michael Byrnes discusses the Westpac WFH case on 2SM with Tim Webster

Australia Employment

S

Swaab

It's Not All Zoom And Gloom: Balancing An Employee's 'Right To Privacy'

Australia Privacy

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Dealmaking in Australia: the current state of play and the impact of regulation

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Charities & Non-Profits

OAIC privacy guidelines for not-for-profits: essential compliance insights

Key points from OAIC guidance on how NFPs can comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.

Australia Privacy

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

ACNC releases new constitution templates for charitable companies limited by guarantee

The templates provide a practical starting point for charities considering incorporation as a CLG.

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

The Future Of Private Ancillary Funds: A Shift Toward "Giving Funds"

The new recommendations embrace a suite of changes which aim to improve support provided to charities.

Australia Commercial

PP

Pointon Partners

Workers compensation for volunteers | NSW

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Sponsorship agreements in the arts, entertainment and not-for-profit Industries

Australia Commercial

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

It depends – What is a family foundation?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Passing on the giving gene – structuring family philanthropy to foster generosity for generations

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Are all charities deductible gift recipients (DGRs) and can my DGR fundraise?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – What are the ACNC's requirements to register a charity?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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M&A/Private Equity

APAC Real Estate Sector Insights Report | Q3 2025

The APAC Real Estate Sector Insights Quarterly report provides a snapshot of the trends in the APAC Real Estate sector. In this edition, we delve into the investment climate for Q3 2025...

Australia Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Shareholder Disapproval: ASX Proposes Shareholder Approval Requirements For Mergers And Takeovers

There has been recent controversy where ASX-listed bidders have used highly dilutive share issues to acquire a target, bypassing 15% capacity constraints and without bidder shareholder approval.

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Understanding The Basis Of Value Matters More Than Ever

Different forms of value have different meanings, and these differences are crucial for valuation practitioners, legal professionals in commercial disputes, business leaders in financial decision-making and for financial...

Australia Commercial

FC

FTI Consulting

Redefining Leadership: The Evolving Responsibilities Of Directors

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Let's Let Listed Company Directors Take Risks

Australia Commercial

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

Strategic considerations arising from Australia's new merger control regime

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Dealmaking in Australia: the current state of play and the impact of regulation

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Strategic Use Of Purchase Price Adjustments In Share Purchase Agreements: A Forensic Accountant's View

Australia Accounting

FC

FTI Consulting

Class Actions Radar: Australia

Australia Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Compliance

When Franchising Independence Becomes Illusion: Section 15AA And The Franchise Relationship

This article examines how these changes impact franchisors across Australia, with particular focus on sectors most vulnerable to these regulatory changes.

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

Your next ASIC invoice – Indicative costs ASIC's 2024-2025 Regulatory Levies Released

AFSL holders should make sure to include the levy in cash flow projections moving forward to avoid any inadvertent breaches.

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Why A $24K Fine Was A Win For One Franchisor ... And What You Can Learn From It

As a franchisor, receiving a formal Notice to Produce from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is a wake-up call you can't ignore.

Australia Commercial

Whelan Lawyers

The Hidden Risks Of Modernisation: Why AML/CTF Compliance Must Be On Every CIO's Radar

Australia Commercial

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KordaMentha

Redefining Leadership: The Evolving Responsibilities Of Directors

Australia Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Emerging trends in the Australian regulatory environment

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ATO Finalises Guidance On The Equity Funded Dividends Integrity Rule

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Should you be conducting more stringent monitoring and supervision of your authorised representatives? – Key take-aways from the Lanterne Case

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC Enforcement Action: Competency Failures

Australia Commercial

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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Venture Capital

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...

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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.

Australia Finance

AM

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.

Australia Finance

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LegalVision

What is venture capital funding in NZ?

Australia Commercial

L

LegalVision

Grant Alert: COVID-19 TechVoucher Program

Australia Technology

MA

Moore Australia

Crowd Sourced Funding (CSF) for private companies: what is it and how does it work?

Australia Commercial

IG

Ivy Law Group

Grant Alert: COVID-19 TechVoucher program

Australia Technology

MA

Moore Australia

Key lessons in Australian crowd-sourced funding (CSF) - Part 2

Australia Commercial

MR

McCullough Robertson

Key lessons in Australian crowd-sourced funding (CSF) - Part 3

Australia Commercial

MR

McCullough Robertson

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Latest Videos

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David Gonski On What Makes An Exceptional Director (Video)

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Dealmaking in Australia: the current state of play and the impact of regulation

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

It Depends – What are the ACNC's requirements to register a charity?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

ESG Due Diligence In Financial Transactions (Video)

FC

FTI Consulting

Insights into Agribusiness

CP

Cathro & Partners

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