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What this means for new regulatory enforcement landscape
Preparing your business to respond Although dealing with regulators will never be an exact science, there are steps you can take now to navigate this new regulatory enforcement landscape. We have been assisting clients with: preparing a ...
What this means for mortgage brokers and financial advisers
The response to the Final Report The Government's initial response to support the Recommendations was met with intense dissatisfaction and criticism from the mortgage broking industry. Industry groups argued that banning trail commissions ...
Community
We work with disadvantaged individuals and for NGOs to promote access to justice and protect human rights. This includes partnering with Community Legal Centres and Aboriginal Legal Services across the country to assist people facing ...
Global network
Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients with an international network of legal leaders that spans 40 offices in 28 countries. ...
Celebrating 50 Jawun secondments: strengthening connections and creating impact
2024 saw Allens reach a significant milestone in its reconciliation journey—50 Jawun secondments. As one of our reconciliation partner organisations, our relationship with Jawun allows us to connect our people with Indigenous organisations ...
Learning, listening and lasting change: my Jawun secondment on Yolŋu Country
Senior Associate Zainab Mahmood spent ten weeks on Yolŋu Country supporting Gumatj Corporation. Zainab became Allens' 50th Jawun secondee, representing a significant milestone in the firm's enduring partnership with Jawun. When I was ...
Defending press freedom: reforming Australia's secrecy laws
Journalism plays a crucial role in democratic societies by providing people with the information necessary to engage in the democratic process. However, the complexity of Australia's secrecy laws, which include 875 offences across ...
Supporting access to information for the incarcerated in Australia
People incarcerated in Australia have little or no access to the internet, few news sources, and limited opportunities for self-expression. For the past two years, Allens has supported efforts to reduce the isolation of Australia’s ...
Federal environmental reform: recasting the EPBC Act
Australia's national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is 25 years old and undergoing once-in-a-generation reform. Contributing to the reform process, Allens brings a practical perspective on how these changes are evolving and implications for businesses seeking certainty for their developments. ...
Our values
Private capital investors are accessing broader opportunities across a range of sectors, demonstrating an ability to spot trends ahead of the market. Already today, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations impact almost ...