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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

KL

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Company We Keep With Quentin Olde

As economic headwinds, rising interest rates and market volatility test even the most robust business models, corporate resilience...

Australia Insolvency

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

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

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Hard Truth About Truth In Australian Takeovers

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ransomware And Data Extortion Attacks In Insolvency Scenarios

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

PA

Piper Alderman

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

K

Kinstellar

Deconstructing the James Hardie Azek takeover

Australia Commercial

M

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

PP

Pointon Partners

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

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Shareholder oppression remedies - section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001

Australia Commercial

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

It depends – Should my superannuation death benefit be paid to my estate, to be dealt with under my Will?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Dismissal upheld: employee breaches employer's directions while recovering from illness

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of Right to Disconnect

Australia Employment

PP

Pointon Partners

The Share Essentials: Share capital in Australia

Summary of the Australian legal position & practice with respect to the share capital of an Australian company.

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Insolvency

FC

FTI Consulting

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

The common causes of shareholder disputes and some tips for reducing the risk and scope of costly future disputes.

Australia Commercial

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BRI Ferrier

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

CP

Cathro & Partners

Financial Assistance, the "Whitewash" Procedure and other Exemptions

Australia Commercial

PP

Pointon Partners

Underwriting Shortfalls must be Disclosed

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

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

Australia Commercial

CC

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

AM

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

HS

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

Navigating Disputes As A Minority Shareholder In A Private Company

There are over 3 million registered companies in Australia, making them the country's most common legal structure for businesses. A large portion of these are private companies...

Australia Commercial

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Shareholders and Directors Disputes – Just and Equitable Winding Up

As a last resort to break a dispute impasse, a Court may wind up the company on just and equitable grounds.

Australia Commercial

C

ClarkeKann Lawyers

Understanding your options when navigating shareholder disputes

Shareholders have several options available to resolve disputes, address their concerns and protect their interests.

Australia Commercial

W

Worrells

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

Australia Finance

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Shareholders and Directors Disputes – A way forward

Various ways to address and resolve shareholders and directors' disputes.

Australia Commercial

C

ClarkeKann Lawyers

Valuing minority interests in small enterprises

The influence of minority interests extends far beyond their low percentage stake.

Australia Commercial

SL

Sajen Legal

How to deal with inactive shareholders in NZ

Outlines what decisions require shareholder approval and how to manage an inactive shareholder in New Zealand.

Australia Commercial

L

LegalVision

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

K

KordaMentha

Making the most of your AGM and Annual Report

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

Shareholders Disputes

Australia Commercial

M

Madgwicks

Winding up of Australian companies

Australia Insolvency

JS

JB Solicitors

It Depends – Can a company own shares in itself?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Opening A Business In Australia

Australia Employment

LG

L&E Global

ESG Comparative Guide

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

Australia Commercial

HR

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

FA

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

SL

Sajen Legal

It Depends – Do I need a shareholder agreement?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Voluntary Winding Up Or Deregistration?

Australia Commercial

VY

Vincent Young

Oppression of a minority shareholder – a common dispute

Australia Commercial

M

Madgwicks

The complexities of shareholder agreements in Australia

Australia Commercial

PS

Pentana Stanton Lawyers

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

CP

Cathro & Partners

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

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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

CG

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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