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Shareholder activism in Australia
The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in shareholder activism across Europe and the US This trend is now becoming increasingly common in Australia Following an unsuccessful attempt to gain control of the board of ASX-listed Antares Energy Limited by a US-based hedge fund Partner Tim Lester ...
Sydney Airport acquisition named M&A Deal of the Year
This is the second year the firm has worked on the M&A Deal of the Year, with the merger of Santos and Oil Search taking out the award in 2022. 'We are fortunate to have clients that trust us with ...
'A ticking time bomb': limitations in cyber cover for known vulnerabilities and end-of-life hardware
Insurers heavily scrutinise organisations' ability to prevent, anticipate and withstand cyber-attacks when deciding whether or not to offer cyber insurance. This Insight explains what known vulnerabilities are; the approach commonly adopted by insurers; and what you can do to mitigate the risk. ...
The AI-generated picture becomes clearer: key legal considerations emerging for generative AI developers and their customers
With rapid developments, it is proving increasingly difficult to stay across the full range of implications for the use and regulation of generative AI tools. This Insight is intended to provide an update on the developments in generative. ...
Allens advises Fortuna Silver Mines on acquisition of Chesser Resources
'We are pleased to have supported Fortuna with this acquisition. It reflects a continued trend of consolidation in the mining sector and specifically in precious metals,' said lead Allens partner ...
Allens acts for Livent Corporation on all-stock merger of equals with Allkem to form AU$15.7bn leading global integrated lithium chemicals producer
Announced on 10 May, the all-stock merger of equals is the latest in a succession of large M&A transactions to secure supply of lithium and other critical minerals. Allens has also recently advised ...
Budget update: priorities for privacy, cyber and digital
We summarise the key takeaways from the Budget and provide some clarity on what it means for the industry moving forward. ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on critical minerals acquisition in NSW
The investment is Rio Tinto's first in scandium in Australia, a critical mineral considered essential to low-carbon transition thanks to its ability to strengthen and improve the mechanical ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on Peruvian copper project
Under the proposed transaction, which is expected to complete in the third quarter of this year, First Quantum will acquire a 55 per cent stake in the La Granja project for US$105 million. It will ...
Management Equity Plans (MEPs) and their key considerations
In this Insight, we explore common structures and key tax and securities law considerations. ...