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Government consults on expanding Australian financial services law to digital assets
After a long period of discussion about potential digital asset reform, the Treasury has released draft legislation—the Treasury Laws Amendment (Regulating Digital Asset, and Tokenised Custody, ...
Allens advises Akaysha Energy on the $460m Elaine battery energy storage system financing
The 311 MW / 1,244 MWh BESS is underpinned by a 15-year virtual tolling agreement with Snowy Hydro, with 220 MW of contracted capacity – the largest four-hour virtual toll arrangement in the ...
From CAD to courtroom: how using the wrong drawing can cost you
A recent Federal Court decision has pulled the intersection between copyright and design law into the spotlight, with important implications for businesses relying on drawings in product development. ...
Allens and Linklaters advise the dealers on the Republic of Indonesia’s inaugural Kangaroo bond issuance
The debut Kangaroo bond offering comprises two series: A$500m 4.400% fixed-rate notes due 2030 and A$300m 5.300% fixed-rate notes due 2035. The issuance saw strong demand from global investors, ...
ASIC's evolving capital markets report: what it means for industry
ASIC has released Report 823 'Advancing Australia's evolving capital markets: Discussion paper response report' (the Report), which follows market consultation conducted by ASIC in response to its Feb ...
Allens advises on financing of affordable housing projects
The first transactions involved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as mandated lead arranger and underwriter on the successful close of the Logan and Moreton Bay affordable housing projects ...
Allens advises lenders on financing for Blind Creek solar and battery project
The project, being developed by Octopus Investments Australia, represents an important step forward for Australia’s clean energy transition. ‘Hybrid solar and storage projects like Blind Creek are ...
What Aristocrat means for computer-implemented patents
Software companies such as Atlassian, Canva and Rokt are hailed as success stories of Australian innovation. However, for at least the past decade, it has been difficult to protect the value of invest ...
Credit fund NAVigation: key features for sponsors and financiers
In recent years, the maturing fund finance market in Australia has seen an increase in net asset value (NAV) facilities to supplement the popular subscription financings. As funds mature and investor ...
The rise of stablecoins—Australian regulatory developments and their global context
Major progress is being made in modernising Australia's digital asset regulatory framework. ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631 grants class relief for intermedia ...