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Can you transfer what doesn't exist? Section 444GA and charities explained

The provision is designed to facilitate corporate restructures where shareholder consent cannot be obtained but where the transfer of shares is critical to achieving the DOCA's purpose.

Australia Commercial

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Bartier Perry

The New Franchising Code of Conduct Explained

These regulations, which replaced the existing Franchising Code of Conduct, implement a staged commencement to allow industry participants adequate time to adapt.

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

The Star Decision

On 12 December 2022, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against 11 current and former directors and officers of Star Entertainment Group Ltd (Star)...

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ACCC enforcement priorities 2026: What businesses need to know now

This article summarises the key developments, answers some of the audience's most common questions raised, and outlines what businesses should be doing now to manage risk.

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Getting On The Front Foot: Responding To A Takeover Approach

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating Venture Capital term sheets: Key clauses for companies to consider

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

It Depends – I'm ready to sell my business – how will I get paid?

Australia Commercial

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Cooper Grace Ward

Understanding liquidated damages in commercial contracts

Australia Commercial

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PCL Lawyers

When Insider Risk Becomes Corporate Risk: How Corporations May Be Held Liable For The Fraud Of Others

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What is the Difference Between a Franchise and Management Agreement?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Default Interest Clauses – Complete Guide

Australia Commercial

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Stonegate Legal

Corporate Responsibility: The Board's Duty to Ensure Ethical Practices

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Where firms are getting TMDs wrong, and what better prepared firms are doing differently

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

Company Constitutions & Shareholders Agreements: When and why?

Australia Commercial

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Removal from WhatsApp groups used for rostering can amount to dismissal

Australia About Mondaq

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Insights into purchasing creditor claims in an Insolvency process with Mitch Taylor

Australia Insolvency

CP

Cathro & Partners

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

ESSENTIAL ESG SPECIAL EDITION - Responsible AI Governance: Emerging Legal Risks And Regulatory Trends

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

How Psychosocial Safety Now Sits At The Heart Of Workforce Change

Australia Employment

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Ius Laboris

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Charities & Non-Profits

Manufacturing Agreements: Essential Legal Framework

This article will explore the legal framework for manufacturing agreements.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

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"

Australia Commercial

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Pointon Partners

Workers compensation for volunteers | NSW

Australia Employment

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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

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Cooper Grace Ward

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M&A/Private Equity

Cracking Down On Manipulative And False Practices; Promoting Competition In Digital Markets And Compliance On Consumer Guarantees: ACCC 2026–2027 Compliance And Enforcement Priorities

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026–2027 (the 2026–2027 Priorities)

Australia Anti-trust

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K&L Gates LLP

Getting On The Front Foot: Responding To A Takeover Approach

Receipt of an unsolicited non-binding offer – or even more so an unsolicited takeover bid – can make a target company and its board feel immediately...

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ACCC Releases 2026–27 Enforcement Priorities

Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Gina Cass-Gottlieb has announced the ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026–27.

Australia Anti-trust

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's New Mandatory And Suspensory Merger Regime: A Snapshot

Australia Anti-trust

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K&L Gates LLP

A $100 Million Drafting Mistake? Supreme Court Of NSW Clarifies Principles On Rectification Of Contracts

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Treasury Updates Merger Rules

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Victoria Duty Alert: Further Clarification Of Economic Entitlement Rules

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Gift-mas – Courtesy Of HSF Kramer's Australian M&A Team

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's New Merger Control Regime: What You Need To Know

Australia Commercial

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Bennett & Philp Lawyers

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Compliance

ACCC enforcement priorities 2026: What businesses need to know now

This article summarises the key developments, answers some of the audience's most common questions raised, and outlines what businesses should be doing now to manage risk.

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Playing By New Rules: AUSTRAC's Growing Reach In 2026

Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included...

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Modern Slavery: Rising Expectations And Steady Reform Across Australia, APAC And Beyond

Modern slavery remains a critical issue for boards and executives.

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Foreign Bribery Risk: What Happens When Your Agent Pays A Bribe Overseas?

Australia Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate Responsibility: The Board's Duty to Ensure Ethical Practices

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Where firms are getting TMDs wrong, and what better prepared firms are doing differently

Australia Commercial

HN

Holley Nethercote

ASIC's Updated Guidance On Digital Assets

Australia Finance

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

ASIC's Key Issues Outlook for 2026

Australia Finance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Updated ATO expectations for supporting a small business restructuring plan

Australia Commercial

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Cathro & Partners

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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...

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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

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LegalVision

Grant Alert: COVID-19 TechVoucher Program

Australia Technology

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Moore Australia

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

Australia Commercial

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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

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McCullough Robertson

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

Australia Commercial

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McCullough Robertson

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Latest Videos

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David Gonski On What Makes An Exceptional Director (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

ESG Due Diligence In Financial Transactions (Video)

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FTI Consulting

Insights into the world of Intangible Assets, with Joel Hanrahan, Managing Director, EverEdge Global.

CP

Cathro & Partners

It Depends – What is a non-disclosure agreement?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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