Developing environment and planning strategies that go beyond just securing the relevant approvals is critical for organisations looking to grow, while upholding their social license to operate. Environment and planning law is based on a ...

Today, more than at any other time, corporations need social legitimacy to operate. The three pillars of ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance – require companies to exercise greater scrutiny and to conduct their businesses sustainably and responsibly. ESG aspirations (and compliance to these) are an increasingly important metric for investors and a broad range of stakeholders whose expectations continue to increase. ...

We understand that finding the right legal support for the right job can be challenging. We can identify the right people to embed in your team, or supplement the teams of Allens lawyers working on your matters to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective outcome. ...

Many organisations have the need to verify documents to demonstrate the integrity of statements and to build confidence in the accuracy of information being disclosed. We transform a manual process by automatically scanning documents and marking up each statement that needs verification. ...

We provide virtual data room services to assist organisations to govern their most crucial information and processes for deals and transaction management, compliance and procurement. ...

The Financial Services Royal Commission and the rapid growth in litigation funding has led to an unprecedented scrutiny of corporate conduct and governance, as well as an increase in regulatory and class action activity. As a result, ...

Instinct and experience are key in assessing advertising risk. Whatever your advertising assets, media platforms and target markets, our team delivers fast, reliable and cost-efficient legal support. Our aim is to help you achieve your ...

While securing a robust IP portfolio is key, the portfolio is only as effective as the willingness to enforce and successful execution. A strong anti-counterfeiting culture and program is a critical component of enforcement. How we can ...

Contravening certain provisions of the Franchising Code now attracts the new 'Super Penalty', meaning franchising and legal compliance teams need to be as vigilant as ever. Long-awaited amendments to the Australian Franchising Code have ...

The global sports industry is a high growth and high value market. In an era of increased regulation, players, governing bodies, broadcasters, corporate sponsors and participants in between have to grapple with legal complexities, from the ...