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Nucleus – corporate law developments
Welcome to our monthly snapshot of regulatory updates and other developments in corporate law. We know you are busy, so our focus is on capturing key issues. ...
Should the Takeovers Panel have jurisdiction over schemes?
On Friday, the government released its long awaited consultation paper on a proposal to transfer jurisdiction over schemes which effect a control transaction to the Takeovers Panel. This proposal was originally foreshadowed in last year's budget, and the government is seeking feedback on the proposal by 3 June 2022. ...
Allens advises Equilibrium-led consortium on strategic investment in Perfection Fresh
The investment will support Perfection Fresh's growth strategy, including building on its current facilities, growing its controlled environment agriculture footprint, and expansion into Asia and ...
Allens advises on largest cash takeover in Australian history
The now completed acquisition is both the largest cash and infrastructure takeover in Australian history. Valued at approximately AU$32 billion, the transaction was implemented by way of an ...
ACCC 2022/2023 enforcement priorities
'Green' claims, misleading conduct online, disruptions to supply chains, exclusive contracting, digital platforms and essential services will all be a focus in 2022/2023. The ACCC is also advocating for significant changes to the consumer law and the current merger regime. ...
Allens advises Quadrant Private Equity on Jaybro acquisition
The deal represents a significant investment by Quadrant into a key sector of the economy which will be integral to the post-pandemic recovery. 'Quadrant's investment will enable Jaybro to continue ...
Allens advises Sunsuper on merger with QSuper
The landmark merger of Sunsuper and QSuper will form the country's second-biggest superannuation fund. The merged entity, Australian Retirement Trust, will have over 2 million members and more than ...
Proposed changes to FIRB approval rules
On 14 February 2022, the Government released proposed changes to the FIRB approval rules, in the form of an exposure draft of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Regulations 2022 which would amend the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Regulations 2015. We outline and comment on the changes proposed. ...
Significant changes to unfair contract terms laws ahead
On 9 February 2022, the Commonwealth Government tabled in parliament its reforms to unfair contract terms laws via the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Tax Integrity and Supporting Business Investment) Bill 2022 (Cth). Given the imminent passage of these reforms, now is the time to prepare your organisation for the changes and review and amend any potentially problematic standard form contracts. ...