In this report, we give an overview of the key developments across the past two years, identify areas of regulatory focus and offer some insights into what we expect to see over the coming 12 months. ...

Lily is the National Manager of Adapt, our dedicated flexible resourcing solution which matches legal experts to contract opportunities, and secondments. ...

Biosecurity risks such as pest, weed and disease outbreaks are often firmly on the risk radar of companies, given their potential to have catastrophic impacts on businesses and impact the economy as a ...

Perth has ready access to the business centres of Asia and is the hub of Western Australia's booming mining, oil and gas sectors. Through our partnership approach with clients, we are well placed to provide leadership and influence the development of business in Western Australia. ...

Unlocking value with private capital  Private capital markets have expanded rapidly in recent years, evolving into a diverse and sophisticated ecosystem that spans numerous asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, private ...

Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...

Class action risk is changing. While filings remain high, consumer claims now dominate and, for the first time in over a decade, the banking sector is not the biggest target.  ...

To cut through the hype and provide concrete insights, Allens has established an ongoing benchmarking process in consultation with Linklaters LLP. This allows us to systematically evaluate and track the progress of generative AI in answering legal questions under Australian law over time. ...