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Full Federal Court Finds $11 Million Of Related Party Agreement Fees Not Deductible

The Full Federal Court's recent decision in Commissioner of Taxation v S.N.A Group Pty Ltd [2026] FCAFC 10...

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

2026 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Guide To Takeovers And Schemes Of Arrangement

The 2026 edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Guide to Takeovers and Schemes of Arrangement has been launched.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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Piper Alderman

Australia's Uptake Of ISSB: ESG Standard Setting In A Multipolar World

Australia Environment

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A&O Shearman

Unreasonable Manipulation, Unreasonable Distortion (Dark Patterns) To Be Banned—Stronger Protections Regarding Subscriptions And Drip Pricing—Unfair Trading Prohibition Proposed

Australia Anti-trust

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K&L Gates LLP

Getting On The Front Foot: Responding To A Takeover Approach

Australia Commercial

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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

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

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Australian Government Passes New Hate Crime Legislation: What Businesses Should Know

Australia Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

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Cooper Grace Ward

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

High Court Hands Down Landmark Trade Mark Decision In Katie Perry V Katy Perry Saga

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Spruson & Ferguson

What Changed For The Subclass 485 Visa In 2026?

Australia Immigration

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Roam Migration Law

Cyber Security: A Month In Retrospect And Our Latest Podcast (Australia - January 2026)

Worldwide Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Roadmap For Advanced Air Mobility Type Certification: Flying Towards A Collaborative Future

The foundations for the landing areas of the new Dubai International Vertiport are complete, and with the country's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) regulations already in force, Dubai is on track to soon launch commercial...

Australia Transport

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K&L Gates LLP

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

From 1 January 2026, parties to acquirers of shares or assets in Australia (or affecting Australia) must notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) if the acquisition satisfies...

Australia Anti-trust

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K&L Gates LLP

Company Constitutions & Shareholders Agreements: When and why?

Company constitutions & shareholders' agreements serve different but complementary roles in governing Australian companies.

Australia Commercial

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

How to use the law to recover a business debt

Key legal options for recovering unpaid business debts in NSW, from demands & court claims to enforcement & insolvency action.

Australia Commercial

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Stacks Law Firm

Updated ATO expectations for supporting a small business restructuring plan

Australia Commercial

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Cathro & Partners

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

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Manufacturing Agreements: Essential Legal Framework

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

November 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – December 2025

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Treasury Updates Merger Rules

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Victoria Duty Alert: Further Clarification Of Economic Entitlement Rules

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Releases New Guidance For Seeking Exemptions From The Foreign Stamp Duty And Land Tax Surcharges

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Appointing A Spouse As Director: Legal Considerations For Family Companies

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

I Am Selling My Business. How Do I Handle The Sale Of Stock?

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Victoria Duty Alert: Further Clarification Of Economic Entitlement Rules

As foreshadowed in our Tax Note regarding the administration of the economic entitlement provisions in Part 4B of Chapter 2 of the Duties Act 2000...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Releases New Guidance For Seeking Exemptions From The Foreign Stamp Duty And Land Tax Surcharges

The Queensland Government on 15 December 2025 published public rulings GEN012.1 (GEN Ruling) and LTA000.6.1 (LTA Ruling) regarding the new ‘administrative arrangements' that govern exemptions from additional...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Appointing A Spouse As Director: Legal Considerations For Family Companies

This article examines the key legal considerations when appointing a spouse as a director, the importance of proper documentation and the alternative role structures available.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

I Am Selling My Business. How Do I Handle The Sale Of Stock?

This article explains what a business sale agreement should include for stock sales and how to address disputes involving stock.

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

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

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

In a rare example, the Federal Court recently refused to approve a creditors' scheme of arrangement after concluding that the scheme company, Twinza Oil, had failed to discharge its onus of proving that ordinary and preference shareholders had no economic interest in the proposed scheme.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

In New World Resources Limited 02, the Takeovers Panel expressed concerns regarding a proposed placement of shares by a target company to a bidder.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

The Mayne Pharma/Cosette battle provides a rare example of how things can go awry in a public company transaction.

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

On 5 November 2025, the High Court of Australia handed down judgment in Shao v Crown Global Capital Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 43, allowing an appeal from a decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal...

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Private Equity's Evolving Playbook

Australia Commercial

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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

Australia Commercial

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Holley Nethercote

Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Effective Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech – Commercialisation

Australia Commercial

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Spruson & Ferguson

Flowing Through Australia: How Conduit Foreign Income Really Helps

Australia Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

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

Australia Commercial

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Holley Nethercote

Gas Market Review Consultation

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Revised Commonwealth Procurement Rules—Prioritising Ethical Australian Business

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Structuring And Managing A Joint Venture: Laying The Foundations

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

September 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

October 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Private Debt Surges Past $224 Billion, Marking A New Era Of Financial Momentum In Australia

Australia Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

David Gonski On What Makes An Exceptional Director (Video)

Australia Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

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It Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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

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