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High Court clarifies limits on class action Common Fund Orders
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling that clarifies when and how Common Fund Orders can be made in class actions. This decision is particularly relevant to litigation funders, class actio ...
Allens advises PAG on CVC investment in Australian Venue Co.
AVC is Australia's second largest food and beverage-led hospitality group, which owns and operates a portfolio of more than 240 pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. Allens ...
ESG class actions: emerging trends
As the global push towards decarbonisation and ethical sourcing intensifies, businesses must keep abreast of ESG developments not only to maintain their social licence to operate and comply with evolv ...
Allens advises Aurumin on proposed acquisition by Brightstar Resources
Under the terms of the scheme, Brightstar will acquire 100% of the issued capital of Aurumin, with Aurumin shareholders to receive 1 Brightstar share for every 4 Aurumin shares. Separately, ...
New seller disclosure scheme: from 'buyer beware' to transparent transactions
On 1 August 2025 the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld)—a landmark reform that will modernise Queensland's property law and enhance transparency in property ...
Allens advises Platinum Asset Management on proposed merger with L1 Capital
The merger will see Platinum acquire L1 Capital in exchange for issuing new ordinary shares to L1 Capital's existing shareholders. Following completion of the transaction, L1 Capital's existing ...
Class actions midyear update 2025
While 2025 is tracking ahead of previous record-setting years for class action filings, setting a new benchmark may hinge on a repeat of the late-year filing frenzy seen in the past. ...
New rules, new risks: Australia's new merger regime has officially commenced
Australia is transitioning to a new mandatory and suspensory merger regime. Acquisitions that come into effect on or after 1 January 2026 and that satisfy the relevant criteria must first be notified to, and cleared by, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). ...
Allens advises Bastion Mining on takeover of Xanadu Mines Limited
Bastion represents a consortium that includes private Singapore company Boroo Pte Ltd and Xanadu director, Mr Ganbayar Lkhagvasuren. Boroo has operations in Mongolia and Peru. Bastion has declared ...
Allens advises KKR on acquisition of ProTen
ProTen develops, owns and operates farm infrastructure supporting Australia’s poultry supply chain. The business operates over 700 poultry sheds across more than 60 farms throughout Australia. Alle ...