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Federal Court dismisses the ACCC's allegations that Google's privacy change notification was misleading
On 9 December 2022, the Federal Court dismissed an application by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that alleged Google LLC (Google) had contravened the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by using on-screen notifications to inform and seek the consent of its account holders ... ...
Takeovers Panel guidance on pre-deal exclusivity is back under the microscope
Last week the Takeovers Panel commenced a public consultation in relation to proposed revisions to its guidance note on deal protection arrangements in takeover situations. A key focus of the consulta ...
Allens advises Kilara Growth Fund on sustainable packaging investment
The investment follows-on from Kilara’s initial investment in Grounded. Grounded specialises in providing sustainable and personalised packaging solutions to businesses, specific to different ...
Allens advises IFM Investors on buyout of PRP Diagnostic Imaging
PRP is a leading provider of advanced diagnostic imaging services across Sydney and broader New South Wales, with a strategic network of comprehensive clinics and deep specialty expertise in ...
Allens advises Triple Flag on acquisition of Maverix Metals
'We are delighted to have assisted long-standing client Triple Flag on this transformative acquisition. Combining the two companies' portfolios across the Americas, Australia and elsewhere will ...
Franchise disclosure register - complete your profile now!
Most franchisors in Australia are required to have registered on the new Franchise Disclosure Register (Register) by Monday 14 November 2022. We briefly summarise the obligations that franchisors must meet before the Register goes live on Tuesday 15 November 2022. ...
Allens advises Northleaf and InfraRed consortium on NZ$1.7bn towers investment
The consortium acquired an 80 per cent equity interest in the network for a combined NZ$1.7 billion (with Infratil retaining a 20 per cent interest). The deal will create New Zealand’s largest ...
Troubled waters for Ports deal signals increased ACCC scrutiny of transactions involving common ownership and minority interests
It seems there are stormy seas ahead for common ownership issues in Australia, as the ACCC has indicated an increased appetite to scrutinise transactions involving parties with minority interests or common ownership in competing firms. ...
Allens named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year by Mergermarket
Allens has been named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year in the Mergermarket M&A Awards 2022, as well as Private Equity Legal Adviser of the Year, Cross-border M&A Legal Adviser of the Year, and Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Biotech M&A Legal Adviser of the Year. ...