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Allens advises Nordzucker AG on A$120 million equity and debt investment
Nordzucker AG is one of Europe's leading sugar producers and Mackay Sugar Limited is Australia's second largest sugar mill owner with three operating raw sugar mills, interests in sugar refining ...
From lab to pasture to plate - amendments to the National Gene Technology Scheme
The Federal Government has amended the scheme that regulates the release of genetically modified organisms into the environment in a manner that is commensurate with risk. However, proposals to ammend the Food Standards Code, if any, is pending subject to its review. ...
Will the Australian food regulator change its tuna?
From milk to meat and from chicken to tuna, the global animal-based food industry has been asking 'what's in a name?' in the context of the policy debate over the regulation of vegan alternatives to animal-based food products. ...
Corporate culture an increasing legal and reputational risk
Significantly, the report's findings move beyond broad recommendations, identifying the key factors singled out by the law and regulators as drivers of corporate culture and naming general counsel, ...
Australia and Indonesia sign bilateral free trade agreement - what it means for you
After eight years of negotiation, Australia and Indonesia have signed a bilateral free trade agreement that both reduces tariff and non-tariff barriers for trade and investment, and simplifies various regulatory requirements. ...
ACCC 2019 Enforcement Priorities
A number of industries and issues are in the spotlight following release of the ACCCs 2019 Enforcement and Compliance Priorities by Chairman Rod Sims on 26 February ...
Allens advises PEP on acquisition of Patties Foods
Allens has advised private equity fund manager Pacific Equity Partners ( PEP ) in relation to the acquisition of ASX-listed Patties Foods Limited ( Patties ) by Australasian Foods BidCo Pty Limited ...
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement: strengthening cross-border investment
The landmark Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement is expected to further strengthen the established complementary economic relationship between the two countries, and to provide new opportunities for cross-border investment and trade. ...
South West settlement agreed to in principle
The West Australian Government and the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council have come to an in-principle agreement in relation to a collective native title claim of the Noongar people The South West Settlement Agreement which should provide greater clarity regarding aboriginal heritage surveys ...
Allens advises PEP on acquisition of Allied Mills
Allens has advised Pacific Equity Partners ( PEP ) on their agreement to acquire Allied Mills, Australia's leading manufacturer of flour, bakery premixes and speciality frozen par-baked bread ...