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Allens tops M&A and private equity mid-year rankings
Allens was ranked first by deal volume in Asia Pacific (ex Japan), first by deal volume in Australia and New Zealand and first by volume in South East Asia, as well as ranking 10th for cross border ...
Allens and Linklaters advise OTPP on NZ$1.076bn telco towers acquisition
Together with NZ firm Chapman Tripp, Allens and Linklaters advised OTPP on the long-term service agreement governing access to the towers, which has an initial term of 20 years, as well as the buil ...
Allens advises Burgundy Diamond Mines on $234m capital raising and ASX re-compliance listing
This cross-border deal has led to Burgundy becoming the largest ASX-listed diamond company, and one of the largest listed diamond companies globally. The Allens team advised Burgundy on an equity ...
Key considerations for customer-owned bank mergers
The consolidation of the mutual banking sector in Australia, as evidenced by recent mergers involving four of the country's largest customer-owned banks, is a response to competitive pressures and the need to scale technology, funding and compliance costs. ...
FIRB changes to note from 1 July 2023
In this Insight, we outline and comment on the New Register and corresponding reporting obligations. ...
Swaps over choppy waters: deal contingent derivatives provide certainty in uncertain times
In this Insight, we examine deal contingent derivatives, with a particular focus on their benefits over other financial risk mitigation tools such as swaptions and forward starting swaps. ...
FIRB and critical minerals
In this Insight, we outline the extent to which the FIRB regime currently regulates foreign investment in critical minerals and consider the potential future direction of the regulatory framework. ...
Allens advises Vocus Group on $3.5bn acquisition
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) and Aware Super comprised the consortium that agreed the take-private transaction for Vocus Group in a deal valued at approximately $3.5 billion. Voc ...
Nucleus – corporate law developments: ASIC 'no action' position on virtual meetings; legislative clarification on the definition of casual employee; and other updates
ASIC takes 'no action' position on virtual meetings but no such luck for electronic signatures; Fair Work Act amendments clarify the definition of casual employment; ASX Listing Rule amendments to commence from 5 June 2021; ASX updates Guidance Note 19: Performance Securities; Takeovers Panel remakes procedural rules; APRA provides guidance to ADIs on the use of indemnities in divestment transactions. ...
Major proposed changes to FIRB regime from 1 January 2021: release of exposure draft of amending legislation – national security test
On 31 July 2020 the Federal Government released exposure drafts of legislation to amend Australia's foreign investment laws to include a new national security test and make various other changes. This insight examines the new national security test, with the other changes to be covered in follow on ...