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Jeremy Quan-Sing
Partner
Perth
Areas of expertise
- Construction & Major Projects
- Disputes & Investigations
- Real Estate
John Beckinsale
Partner
Brisbane
Areas of expertise
- Financial Services Regulation
- Funds Management
- Real Estate
Julian Berenholtz
Partner
Melbourne
Areas of expertise
- Asia
- Construction & Major Projects
- Disputes & Investigations
Emily Turnbull
Managing Associate
Melbourne
Areas of expertise
- Business & Human Rights
- Climate Change
- Corporate Crime
- Disputes & Investigations
- Energy Regulation
- Environment & Planning
- Environment, Social, Governance
- Head Office & Governance
- Risk & Compliance Advisory
Beware the stamp duty pitfalls of nominee clauses and resulting trust exemptions – discussion of the Victorian case of Hartman
The recent Victorian case of Hartman1 demonstrates the potential stamp duty dangers of relying on nominee clauses in transactions involving land (or other dutiable property). The VCAT decision highlights the importance of settling, if possible, on the identity of the ultimate transferee prior to execution of a contract and, above all, the need for developers and other purchasers of land to seek advice before relying on a nominee clause or otherwise seeking to transfer title to a third party. ...
Changes to FIRB Guidance Notes
The Australian Government has finalised and released legislation to make major changes to Australia's foreign investment laws – commonly known as the 'FIRB regime' – with effect from 1 January 2021. This Insight summarises the key changes to the FIRB regime. ...
Dumped: When a tenant walks out, who is responsible for abandoned waste?
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a prevention notice requiring a landlord to clean up hundreds of tonnes of hazardous e-waste abandoned by its tenant. ...
In defence of densification
In modern times, Australian cities and many around the world have strived to achieve greater urban densification. This is a trend driven by both the prevailing wisdom of the times and by necessity. Suddenly, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised fundamental questions about urban density and its risks. ...
Suburban hubs and the '20-minute neighbourhood'
As cities grapple with how to open up following months of COVID-19 forced lockdowns, establishing '20-minute neighbourhoods' or suburban hubs could be an answer. ...
Reimagining Australian cities
Cities are always changing, but with 71% of our population now living in major cities,1 there is an increasing focus on how our cities will emerge from the pandemic and how we can provide the greatest social and economic benefits for all Australians. Hear more from our experts. ...