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If in doubt, get the whitewash out
The High Court's first decision on the financial assistance prohibition in section 260A of the Corporations Act supports a conservative approach to the prohibition, and in particular highlights the danger of 'taking a view' on the no material prejudice exception. ...
Allens appoints new Brisbane partner
Allens has appointed Franki Ganter to partnership of the firm joining the corporate team in the Brisbane office. ...
Risky business - remedies and enforcement powers for CDR breaches
As part of the new Consumer Data Right CDR framework a new regime of offences remedies and enforcement powers will be implemented The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ACCC will have primary oversight for the enforcement of the regime though the OAIC will handle privacy complaints in ...
Allens advises Goldwind on Moorabool Wind Farm sale
Located in Victoria, the Moorabool Wind Farm will comprise up to 104 wind turbines which can produce up to 312MW - enough to power the equivalent of 228,000 average Victorian homes each year. 'We a ...
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 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. ...