Business Law and Corporate Law

On 10 June 2025, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) announced that it was commencing a two-year trial of a fast-tracked initial public offering (IPO) process (Fast-Track Process).

On 31 March 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published its Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability Reporting (RG280) following the introduction of Australia's first climate-related financial disclosure regime and comprehensive public consultation with various stakeholders.

Company served with a statutory demand has a statutory right to apply to the court to set aside the demand.

Developments underscore the need for proactive legal and compliance strategies.

It's important that businesses know a handler's rights so to not discriminate against the handler.

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

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

Australia has started the transition to a scheme involving mandatory notifications of certain mergers and acquisitions.

With an observable increase in the use of earnout and contingent consideration structures in M&A, it is timely to consider the related tax complexity.

In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 'Tax Bites' podcast, host Toby Eggleston alongside Professor Graham Cooper and fellow partner Ryan Leslie, explore the complexities...

The Early-Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) regime was introduced in 2007 to stimulate the early-stage venture capital sector in Australia.

Key issues to consider when calculating the financial terms of your capital raise as a startup founder.