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Aged care reform: back on the agenda
In this Insight, we focus in on the key regulatory enforcement and provider governance reforms to be implemented under the Royal Commission Response Bill and the implications for approved providers. ...
Corporate criminal liability: a guide for boards and senior management
The risk for an organisation of being held liable for criminal activity is high on the agenda for directors, company officers and shareholders alike. Below is a handy overview of where it currently stands in Australia. ...
M&A trends in the food and beverage sector: ESG, innovative agriculture, craft beer and plant-based alternatives
With ESG front of mind, we take a deep dive into some of the M&A trends within the food and beverage sector and outline some key factors that we expect to attract global investment in the years to come. ...
New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung: assisting expert witnesses – how much is too much?
In New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung the Federal Court of Australia rejected an expert report and oral evidence from a purportedly independent expert witness, on the basis that the solicitors who retained the expert had written her report. The case is a timely reminder of best (and worst) practices in the engagement of independent expert witnesses and the importance of preserving an expert's independence. ...
New ASIC guidance on how superannuation and managed funds can avoid 'greenwashing'
Greenwashing in the promotion of managed investment and superannuation funds is one of ASIC's current corporate governance priorities as it continues to 'monitor the market … looking for misleading claims about ESG and sustainability'. ...
An election won on ESG: what does a Labor Government mean for ESG and business?
ESG has become a significant focus for business — both as a key risk and/or opportunity to drive value and growth. With a new Labor Government, ESG is set to remain at the top of the corporate agenda, given a suite of proposed policies that would reframe how businesses grapple with ESG considerations. In this Insight, we provide a snapshot of the Labor Government's roadmap on ESG, and actions businesses can take now to prepare. ...
Sustainable procurement: five tips to manage ESG risk in your supply chain contracts
Suppliers and service providers are a critical input into an organisation's ESG footprint, with supply chain contracts offering a key opportunity for businesses to realise their ESG goals. We provide our top tips on how businesses can optimise their supply chain contracts to meet ESG objectives. ...
APRA and AUSTRAC provide risk management guidance in relation to crypto assets
APRA and AUSTRAC provide risk-management guidance in relation to crypto-assets ...
Allens and Linklaters advise Mirova on its proposed investment in TagEnergy’s €450m funding round
Mirova is joined by Impala SAS and Omnes Capital in this proposed investment. This funding is intended to be used by TagEnergy, which is based in Portugal, to drive the initial delivery of its 2.7G ...
Allens helps Blackmores embed ESG with new sustainability-linked loans
Under the new sustainability-linked loan platform, Blackmores will be incentivised to achieve ambitious emissions reductions targets (including scope one, scope two and measured scope three ...