Business Law and Corporate Law

As the end of financial year approaches, businesses face mounting pressure to clear outstanding debts and strengthen cash flow. This practical guide reveals five essential strategies for maximising debt recovery before 30 June, from establishing clear contractual terms to knowing when professional intervention becomes necessary.

The NSW workers compensation scheme has introduced stricter guidelines for high-risk medications including opioids, benzodiazepines, and medicinal cannabis, with proposed reforms set to commence in October 2026...

As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates faster than governance frameworks can keep pace, Australian regulators are issuing urgent warnings about AI risk management.

Delegating your reporting obligations to a third party does not transfer your regulatory accountability. Across all major regimes, the reporting entity remains ultimately responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of submitted data

Justice Brereton’s recent decision in HMA International Ltd [2026] NSWSC 401 (HMA International) endorses two separate but interconnected schemes of arrangement for holders of the same class of ordinary shares who receive different consideration. The structure provides a practical workaround to the uncertainty of class composition and will interest private equity sponsors and others structuring transactions with rolling shareholders.

The Australian debt capital market has transformed over the past couple of decades, particularly in the last few years. What was once a nascent and then narrow market with a questionable future has evolved into a significant component of our broader financial architecture

Time and time again, the statutory minority oppression regime under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) is a relevant issue that shows up in different forums.

Discusses how the latest changes to ancillary fund regulation (soon to be renamed 'giving funds') could reshape your charitable giving & affect Australian charities.

This article will explore the legal framework for manufacturing agreements.

Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Linda Tapiolas break down the 2026 federal Budget's proposed changes to discretionary trusts, examining new tax rates, beneficiary credits, and exemptions. As legislation continues to evolve, they explore the complexities of restructuring trust and company arrangements and explain why businesses should adopt a cautious approach to these significant reforms.

Senior associate Sophia Ousager and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem discuss Sophia's career progression at CGW, from law clerk to senior associate, while exploring her personal interests and approach to client problem-solving. The conversation offers insights into life at the firm and the motivations that drive legal professionals in corporate advisory and private client work.

Private client partner Clinton Jackson breaks down the key tax changes announced in the 2026 federal Budget, including proposed reforms to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and discretionary trust taxation. With draft legislation still under review and final rules yet to be determined, Jackson advises clients on what to watch for and when to take action.