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Overview of Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...
An update on Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Covered in this webinar: FIRB experts will share their insights on the current Australian Government's approach to assessing foreign investment proposals, and how they could impact you and your transactions; Recent changes to the FIRB regime; and Upcoming developments such as the commencement of the Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets. ...
Foreign Investment Regulatory Framework (FIRB)
Australia’s foreign investment regulatory framework is changing substantially from 1 January 2021. Our team is at the forefront of these changes and well placed to help you plan ahead as you execute your Australian investment strategy. ...
Recent developments in foreign investment (FIRB) regulation
The Federal Government's recent changes to foreign investment policies released on 14 March 2025 introduce significant modifications. In this Insight, we: examine the Government's latest foreign inve ...
Allens advises Symphony Infrastructure Partners on $488m energy transition infrastructure financing
The Series-A financing sees Blackstone, the world's largest alternative investment manager, invest $300 million into the business, supported by a $188 million senior debt facility from Commonwealth ...
Allens advises on $1.1bn acquisition of ASX-listed MMA Offshore Limited
The deal sees Cyan Renewables acquire 100% of the MMA Offshore Group for $2.70 per share by way of scheme of arrangement. It marks the largest take-private deal in the offshore wind energy services ...
How to prepare for, and execute, a successful exit
After a relatively subdued 2023, we are predicting that the rest of 2024 will prove to be the year of the exit, with improving macroeconomic conditions providing the ideal environment for the exit of a number of high-quality assets. ...
Reforms to strengthen and streamline the FIRB regime
On 1 May 2024, the Australian Treasurer announced reforms to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) framework, to make it stronger, more streamlined and more transparent. On the same day, the Government released an updated Foreign Investment Policy document, setting out the reforms. ...
Common FIRB issues for private equity firms
Australia's foreign investment approval regime is complex. The tests governing whether a transaction requires foreign investment approval—commonly known as Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval—are complex and layered. ...
Allens advises Paine Schwartz Partners and consortium on $2.459 billion acquisition of Costa Group Holdings
Costa Group Holdings Limited is Australia's largest horticulture group and a leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables. It operates across five core categories including ...