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David Gonski - Test 1 (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

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Alvarez & Marsal

Decision Alert: QSC Confirms That Ex Gratia Relief Generally Not Subject To Judicial Review In Karrabin Estate

On 17 October 2025, Freeburn J of the Queensland Supreme Court delivered judgment in Karrabin Estate Pty Ltd, Hayview Developments Pty Ltd & Avon capital (Australia) Limited v Commissioner of State Revenue [2025] QSC 263 (judgment here).

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Turnaround Tightrope: Insights From The 2025 Annual Turnaround Survey

In August 2024, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) partnered with the Turnaround Management Association Australia (TMA) to survey over 140 TMA professionals on the key trends shaping the turnaround profession and broader economy.

Australia Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Climate Litigation Is Shaping The Regulatory Landscape In Australia

Climate change and environmental sustainability concerns continue to shape the legal and regulatory landscape in Australia. Recent court actions provide important guidance for government...

Australia Environment

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King & Wood Mallesons

Generating Value From ESG - A Guide For Boards And Organisations

Australia Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Redefining Leadership: The Evolving Responsibilities Of Directors

Australia Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – October 2025

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Commercial

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King & Wood Mallesons

Let's Let Listed Company Directors Take Risks

Australia Commercial

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King & Wood Mallesons

ATO Finalises Guidance On The Equity Funded Dividends Integrity Rule

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Regulatory And Class Action Risk Symposium

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

WLG Restructuring & Insolvency Resolution Group Key Takeaways: Rescue Culture In Australia–Reflections On Safe Harbour Protection

Australia Insolvency

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World Law Group

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

Australia Accounting

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FTI Consulting

Class Actions Radar: Australia

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Ready Or Not, Here They Come: The Victorian Psychosocial Regulations And Compliance Code Explained

Australia Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 3, Part 1 - Director's Duties

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Technology

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Operator And Investor Outlook On Global Agricultural Credit Markets (Video)

The agricultural sector is facing heightened scrutiny in today's credit markets. Rising interest rates and new investment vehicles are reshaping expectations and making capital more difficult to secure.

Australia Real Estate

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FTI Consulting

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

A recent report "Australia's Waste[d] Opportunity 2025" (AWO Report) has identified that Australia's construction industry stands as the nation's largest source of waste, which reportedly contributes to a staggering 29% of Australia's total waste.

Worldwide Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Australian Equity Derivative Disclosure Reforms: One Step Closer

The Government has introduced a Bill containing reforms that would require mandatory public disclosure of all forms of derivative interests once the 5% threshold is reached.

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Equity Value Creation Report: Australia 2025

The PE industry in Australia began 2025 with a cautious yet hopeful outlook. After 13 consecutive interest rate hikes, recent rate cuts have breathed new life into market sentiment.

Australia Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Construction Productivity — Building Better: How Can Resource Companies Boost Productivity?

Australia Real Estate

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Inaccuracies In Customer Reporting – Pinning The Tail On The Misleading Or Deceptive Donkey

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding Australia's Construction Industry Collapse Crisis

Australia Real Estate

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IR Global

Senate Inquiry 2025: Tackling Greenwashing And Restoring Trust In Sustainability Claims

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Decision Alert: NSW Supreme Court Confirms Intragroup Relief For Transfer Of Tenant-in-common Interest

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Break Fees – A Case For Exceeding The 1% Guideline

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Uses And Abuses Of Electronic Communications And Social Media In Company Takeovers

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Takeovers Panel Declines To Review Delisting Proposal

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Break Fees – A Case For Exceeding The 1% Guideline

24 years on, the 1% break fee guideline set by the Takeovers Panel still remains standard practice.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Uses And Abuses Of Electronic Communications And Social Media In Company Takeovers

Emails, text messages and other electronic communications are commonplace during a takeover bid. They may be sent to all target shareholders or only to a selected group.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Takeovers Panel Declines To Review Delisting Proposal

The Takeovers Panel will decline to hear a matter about a delisting proposal, unless it is coupled with a transaction which may affect control or the acquisition of a substantial interest...

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Our monthly ESG bulletin provides a targeted snapshot of key developments we see as reflecting the "must know" trends in the Australian market.

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Time's Up: NSW Court Of Appeal Reminder About The Importance Of Understanding And Hitting Security Of Payment Deadlines

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

More From The Panel About On-Market Purchases Above The Bid Price

There is an interesting recent Takeovers Panel decision about the ability of a bidder to buy shares on-market at prices above the bid price without first making an announcement to the market.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating Governance During Financial Distress

Financial distress for a company always places additional emphasis on governance—and on the duties of the directors of the company. The Australian legal system has a clear system of duties...

Australia Commercial

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A&O Shearman

June 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published its financial reporting and audit focus areas for the 2025-26 financial year.

Australia Strategy

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K&L Gates LLP

Officer protection arrangements – questions for in-house counsel to consider

Key legal and practical issues that can arise in this context, offering valuable insights for in-house counsel tasked with navigating these important and complex arrangements.

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

Good faith in statutory derivative actions: Insights from Gillespie v Gillespie (2025)

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

The Hard Truth About Truth In Australian Takeovers

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ransomware And Data Extortion Attacks In Insolvency Scenarios

Australia Insolvency

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FTI Consulting

Australia's New Merger Clearance Regime Begins: Government Confirms Notification Thresholds, Exceptions To Notification And Application Form Requirements

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Options To Support Viability For Australia's Private Hospital System

Australia Healthcare

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Alvarez & Marsal

Once a lifeline, now a labyrinth

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Earnout Structures: Bridging Valuation Gaps In M&A – Beware The Tax Complexity

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Key Lessons From High Court Trust Litigation: Structuring Family And Business Trusts

Australia Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia Year-End Payroll Activities For 2025: A Complete Employer's Guide

Australia Employment

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Nexdigm Private Limited

May 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Developing Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?

Australia Commercial

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Plesner

ASIC Trialling Fast-Tracked Initial Public Offerings

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Shareholder Disputes In Medical And Dental Practices In Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Capital markets update: ASIC symposium highlights and fast-track IPO trial

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

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David Gonski - Test 1 (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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.

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Cathro & Partners

Future Of Consumer APAC: The ESG Focus Driving Landscape-changing Consumer Sector M&A

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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