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Australia Insolvency

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

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

The Hard Truth About Truth In Australian Takeovers

Everyone knows that, under ASIC's ‘truth in takeovers' policy, market participants are expected to abide by statements of intention made regarding a takeover or scheme of arrangement.

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ransomware And Data Extortion Attacks In Insolvency Scenarios

Ransomware and data extortion attacks are unfortunately becoming increasingly common (see for example, high profile attacks on Canva, Latitude Financial and recently the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia).

Australia Insolvency

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FTI Consulting

Shareholder Disputes In Medical And Dental Practices In Australia

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Schemes of Arrangement – What not to do as a substantial shareholder. Unacceptable circumstances

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

Proposed Changes To Austrian Real Estate Transfer Tax Could Impact M&A Transactions

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Kinstellar

Deconstructing the James Hardie Azek takeover

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

Landmine Div 7A decision for Commissioner – FCT v Bendel 2025 FCAF 15 (31 March 2025 – Backfire for Commissioner – Section 109D Div 7A attack on Corporate Beneficiaries fails and causes Commissioner other problems)

Australia Commercial

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Pointon Partners

AusNet Services Limited v Commissioner of Taxation: statutory interpretation, and 'nothing else'?

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Shareholder oppression remedies - section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001

Australia Commercial

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

The Share Essentials: Share capital in Australia

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Australia Insolvency

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FTI Consulting

Shareholder disputes: when breaking up is hard to do [Part 1]

Australia Commercial

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BRI Ferrier

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

Australia Employment

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Swaab

Australia's Workplace Thresholds And Limits For The New Financial Year

Australia Employment

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Ius Laboris

What Does Labor's Landslide Mean For Employment Law In Australia? (Video)

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Block earner triumphs in ASIC appeal

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

Visa Rules When Changing Employer Sponsors

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Explore secured creditor appointments and processes with insights from Lander & Rogers experts.

The increasing trend of receiverships and the changing landscape of lenders in the market.

Australia Commercial

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Cathro & Partners

Financial Assistance, the "Whitewash" Procedure and other Exemptions

Financial assistance is interpreted broadly and can capture a range of conduct in the context of share purchases.

Australia Commercial

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Pointon Partners

Underwriting Shortfalls must be Disclosed

Shortfalls must be disclosed as they are expected to materially affect the price or value of company shares.

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

The rise of value-driven shareholder activism in Australia: a new governance playbook

Value-focused activism is at an all-time high in Australia and is set to increase.

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Ierna v Commissioner Of Taxation [2024] FCA 592 – Federal Court Finds In Favour Of Taxpayer And Respects Capital Return In First Case On Section 45B

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Alvarez & Marsal

The power of a buyout offer in company bust-ups

Australia Commercial

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Analysis Of Recent Full Federal Court Decision In Australian Tax Case

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Navigating Disputes As A Minority Shareholder In A Private Company

Australia Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Shareholders and Directors Disputes – Just and Equitable Winding Up

Australia Commercial

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ClarkeKann Lawyers

Understanding your options when navigating shareholder disputes

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

What is a shareholders' agreement, and why do you need one for your business?

Australia Commercial

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

AusNet Services Ltd v Commissioner Of Taxation – Basis Step-Up Denied Under Division 615 Rollover

Australia Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

Understanding Members' Voluntary Liquidations: An exit strategy

Australia Insolvency

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BRI Ferrier

Should I purchase a company title property?

Australia Commercial

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Holman Webb Lawyers

What is a shareholders' agreement, and why do you need one for your business?

A shareholders' agreement can provide clarity, stability, and a framework for legal relationships among shareholders.

Australia Commercial

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

AusNet Services Ltd v Commissioner Of Taxation – Basis Step-Up Denied Under Division 615 Rollover

AusNet Services was a stapled group consisting of AusNet Services (Transmission) Limited, AusNet Services Finance (Finance) Trust and AusNet Services (Distribution) Limited.

Australia Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

Understanding Members' Voluntary Liquidations: An exit strategy

MVL can be a structured and cost-effective pathway to dissolve a solvent company, maximising returns to its shareholders.

Australia Insolvency

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BRI Ferrier

Should I purchase a company title property?

Company title is a term used to describe a conventional property title that is held by a company.

Australia Commercial

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

The Third Wheel Podcast: Future Of Work – New Challenges, New Norms

Australia Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ESG investigations discussed in Governance Directions Journal

The prospect of being subjected to an ESG investigation is creating fresh challenges for organisations and managers.

Australia Commercial

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KordaMentha

Making the most of your AGM and Annual Report

Key considerations for ASX-listed companies in reporting and AGM season.

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Shareholders Disputes

Shareholder disputes in Australia and the legal consequences that can arise in Australian companies.

Australia Commercial

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Madgwicks

Winding up of Australian companies

Winding up is the process of dissolving a company and distributing the remaining assets to creditors and shareholders.

Australia Insolvency

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JB Solicitors

It Depends – Can a company own shares in itself?

Australia Commercial

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Cooper Grace Ward

Opening A Business In Australia

Australia Employment

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L&E Global

ESG Comparative Guide

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Supreme Court expands interpretation of 'address' under the Corporations Act

Australia Commercial

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Holding Redlich

Companies warned of need for market disclosure following cyber attack

Australia Commercial

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Stacks Law Firm

Company money: A guide for owners

Australia Commercial

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Fortis Accounting Partners

It Depends – Can I exit a shareholder of a private company?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The legal landscape of shareholder disputes in Australia: A guide for business owners

Australia Commercial

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Sajen Legal

It Depends – Do I need a shareholder agreement?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Voluntary Winding Up Or Deregistration?

Australia Commercial

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Vincent Young

Oppression of a minority shareholder – a common dispute

Australia Commercial

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Madgwicks

The complexities of shareholder agreements in Australia

Australia Commercial

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Pentana Stanton Lawyers

Restraint clauses: what they are and what to look out for

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Practical tips for administering an ESOP (employee share option plan)

Australia Employment

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LegalVision

Disclosure obligations when issuing shares in New Zealand

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

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Explore secured creditor appointments and processes with insights from Lander & Rogers experts.

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Cathro & Partners

It Depends – Can a nominee hold shares in a company on my behalf?

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – What are my share class rights in a private company?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Countdown To AGM - Practical Things Organisations Should Consider (Video)

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Dentons

Shareholder class actions: What is the loss?

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KordaMentha

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