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Assessing damages through the rear view mirror: Quantum issues in automotive class actions
Toyota Appeal gives comfort to automakers that courts will recognise efforts to resolve product defects. ...
Management Equity Plans (MEPs) and their key considerations
In this Insight, we explore common structures and key tax and securities law considerations. ...
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 ... ...
Allens advises Nitro on takeover defence
The protracted takeover battle saw numerous bid price increases, two takeover offers and a scheme of arrangement proposal from Alludo, court proceedings in relation to the Alludo scheme and two ...
13 recommendations to mitigate risk in sustainability statements and greenwashing
This Insight considers some key emerging trends in ASIC's and the ACCC's enforcement activities around greenwashing and sustainability that will be major themes in 2023. ...
Federal Court gets on the front foot to streamline the takeover scheme process
In this Insight, we look at the key changes to the Federal Court process on a scheme application and what it means for target companies. ...
Allens advises IMDEX on financing for Devico acquisition
Devico is a leading provider of advanced sensors and directional drilling technologies. The acquisition expands IMDEX's technology capability and geographical reach, and reinforces its position as ...
Allens advises on transformational deal to create one of the world's largest listed diamond companies
On completion of this transformational cross-border deal, Burgundy will become the largest ASX-listed diamond company and one of the largest listed diamond companies globally. Burgundy will conduct ...
ACCC 2023/2024 enforcement priorities
Competition and consumer law issues in financial services, essential services and wholesale gas markets will be a focus for the ACCC. Cartels and anti-competitive conduct remain an ongoing focus. In terms of consumers and small businesses, there will be particular focus on manipulative or deceptive advertising practices in connection with digital services and 'green' claims. The ACCC is also advocating for law reform in relation to digital platforms, unfair trading, consumer guarantees and merger control. ...