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The ASX Listing Rules up for review but still fit for purpose: the case for retaining the existing policy settings on reverse takeovers
Merger transactions without a vote of the shareholders of each merger party are back in the headlines as a second deal sparks fresh tension and mounting calls from the Australian investment community ...
Allens advises Xplor Technologies, portfolio company of Advent International, on its acquisition of Ezypay
The acquisition will enable Xplor Technologies' processing platform, Xplor Pay, to provide a premium subscription management offering to its existing customers, enabling them to more easily enter t ...
Financial services regulation update (November edition)
Covered in this webinar: The significant reforms to Australia's merger control regime likely coming into effect from 1 January 2026. What will the new regime look like? Which types of deals are likely to be caught? What practical issues should be considered before the new regime comes into effect? APRA's increasing scrutiny of expenditure by superannuation trustees. What are APRA's areas of likely focus for surveillance and enforcement action? What are the expenditure requirements in the new SPS 515? What practical steps can trustees take to prepare? ...
Allens advises SK Group on divestment from Vingroup
SK Group originally acquired a 6.05% stake in Vingroup in 2019 for approximately US$1 billion, and divested in multiple tranches over the course of 2025. Allens advised on all aspects of the ...
Allens advises Samuel Terry Asset Management on Eildon Capital takeover bid
The current offer follows Samuel Terry Asset Management's acquisition of a majority interest in Eildon by way of an off-market takeover bid in 2023, on which Allens also advised. 'We are delighted ...
ASIC and APRA announce strategic priorities for 2025-26
Each year, ASIC and APRA release their Corporate Plans, which identify the regulators' strategic priorities and projects. They provide an insight into where ASIC and APRA will direct their resources a ...
Allens advises Advent International on its acquisition of Automic Group
Allens advised on all aspects of the transaction, including M&A, debt financing, regulatory approvals and due diligence with a cross-practice team of experts in corporate, employment, technology, I ...
Allens advises Lactalis on acquisition of Fonterra's consumer and associated businesses
The purchase represents more than NZ$5.6 billion of net sales. The proposed acquisition is subject to certain financial adjustments and conditions, including approval by farmer shareholders and ...
Allens advises Kinterra on New World takeover
New World is an Australian mineral exploration and development company focused on copper and other critical mineral projects in North America. Its flagship project, the Antler Copper Project in ...
Greenwashing enforcement reaches new heights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) has recently launched new proceedings in the Federal Court over alleged greenwashing. This continues the trend of increased regulatory scr ...