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The transitional period for the ACCC merger regime has begun and the notification rules are final. Are you ready?

Voluntary notification under the new regime may be advisable if a transaction will not be completed in 2025.

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Regulatory Radar Q2 2025

Developments underscore the need for proactive legal and compliance strategies.

Australia Commercial

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Once a lifeline, now a labyrinth

The changing landscape of SBRs, why SBR acceptance rates are decreasing.

Australia Commercial

W

Worrells

From dream to dilemma: When the DPN lands

The harsh reality of mid or late-career business ownership.

Australia Commercial

W

Worrells

The hidden cost of debt

Australia Commercial

W

Worrells

ASIC Updates Guidance To Support Directors In Preventing Insolvent Trading

Australia Commercial

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Assistance Animals - Know a handler's rights!

Australia Commercial

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Australia's New Merger Laws From 1 July 2025

Australia Commercial

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

ACCC issues infringement notices to Cash Converters and Mobile Travel Agents: a warning to franchisors regarding updating information on the Franchise Disclosure Register

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Full Federal Court: Notification clause is not an ‘unfair' contract

Australia Commercial

B

Barry Nilsson

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

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

May 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Developing Or Expanding Your Franchise Business Into Australia?

Australia Commercial

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Plesner

Time to brush up on continuous disclosure obligations – ASX to introduce a "close review procedure"

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

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Webinars

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9 Jul 2025 | 2:00 PM

Digital Assets – Innovation vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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Walkers

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 9:00 AM

(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 30 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM

Mondaq | 2025 Law Firm Data Landscape Report

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Once a lifeline, now a labyrinth

The changing landscape of SBRs, why SBR acceptance rates are decreasing.

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

The hidden cost of debt

How financial difficulties impact mental wellbeing.

Australia Commercial

W

Worrells

Full Federal Court: Notification clause is not an ‘unfair' contract

Clarity on how the unfair contract terms regime as set out in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth).

Australia Commercial

B

Barry Nilsson

Extrinsic evidence and the parol evidence rule

Australia Commercial

SL

Stonegate Legal

Company Powers of Attorney – Do you need one?

Australia Commercial

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Can you serve a statutory demand by email in Australia?

Australia Litigation

SL

Stonegate Legal

Buying and selling a business: Things to think about before you get started

Australia Commercial

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

What is the difference between a warranty and indemnity in an M&A transaction?

Australia Commercial

L

LegalVision

Are Letters Of Comfort Legally Binding? Lessons From A NSW Court Of Appeal Decision

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

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Shareholders

Shareholder Disputes In Medical And Dental Practices In Australia

Shareholder disputes arise from circumstances both anticipated and unanticipated at the time of formation of a business relationship.

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

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

The disposal of shares will generally be perceived to be in contention with schemes if done without adequate communication.

Australia Commercial

PA

Piper Alderman

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

On 2 May 2025, the Austrian Ministry of Finance published a draft bill of the Budget Accompanying Act proposing significant amendments to the Austrian Real Estate Transfer Tax Act...

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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

The Share Essentials: Share capital in Australia

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Australia Insolvency

FC

FTI Consulting

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Company Formation

New National Business Names Register - Do I Need to do Anything?

The new service replaces the previous State and Territory systems and is administered and managed by ASIC.

Australia Commercial

S

Swaab

Business Succession Factsheet: Key tax considerations when structuring your business

Analysis of the business structure should be done regularly, or whenever the business undergoes a significant event.

Australia Commercial

H

HopgoodGanim

Business Succession Factsheet: Common structures used in private businesses

Ensuring the correct structure is chosen at the start is the best way to avoid costs if the structure is changed.

Australia Commercial

H

HopgoodGanim

How Do I Establish a Pro Bono Program?

Australia Strategy

DP

DLA Piper Australia

National Business Names Register was Launched on 28 May 2012

Australia Commercial

A

Addisons

Welcoming the national business name registration regime

Australia Commercial

CU

Clayton Utz

New National Business Registration System commences 28 May 2012

Australia Commercial

M

Marque Lawyers

National Business Names Register briefing - 10 top tips for business owners

Australia Commercial

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Hunt & Hunt

New National Business Names Registration System

Australia Commercial

M

Madgwicks

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Trusts

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

In a High Court of Australia decision that concluded an eight-year legal battle, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer was successful in trust-related litigation that has significant lessons for families...

Australia Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

A "special" trust deed variation and lessons for estate planning

Did the trustee validly amend a trust deed to remove & replace the Appointor. Case highlights key risks in trust control & estate planning.

Australia Family

PA

Piper Alderman

Family Office Comparative Guide

Family Office Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Australia Wealth Mgt

Arnold Bloch Leibler

New Rules for Trusts in Queensland: Are you ready?

Australia Commercial

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

FIRB Issues – Recent Changes in Respect of Residential Land – Approvals Required where Change of Trustee

Australia Commercial

PP

Pointon Partners

No fiduciary obligation to a former trustee

Australia Commercial

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

What are the common pitfalls in discretionary trusts?

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

The gap in unitholder rights

Australia Commercial

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

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Latest Videos

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

CP

Cathro & Partners

It Depends – What are the ACNC's requirements to register a charity?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

ESG Due Diligence In Financial Transactions (Video)

FC

FTI Consulting

It Depends – Can a family trust distribute to its trustee?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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