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Allens bolsters employment and safety practice with appointment of partner
Samantha joins the firm's Brisbane office and brings with her more than 20 years' experience advising on strategic and complex safety, employment and industrial relations matters. 'Sam is widely ...
Are your brand protection strategies ready for the metaverse?
In this Insight, we focus on businesses looking to build or expand their brands in the metaverse, and consider some of the issues they may need to grapple with when it comes to protecting their brand rights in this brave new world. ...
Allens advises VGI Partners on its merger with Regal Funds Management
'We are delighted to have advised VGI on this important transaction alongside VGI's financial adviser, Jefferies Australia. The merger with Regal creates a market-leading provider of alternative ...
In Touch: What to expect from the new Labor Government on competition policy; and other developments
In Touch: Competition news June 2022 ...
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. ...
Allens has advised AUB on the proposed $880 million acquisition of Tysers
Allens' Banking & Finance team assisted with the establishment of a new $675 million multi-currency debt facility in connection with the transaction. 'We congratulate AUB on this milestone ...
Australian offshore wind gets going
The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) commenced on 2 June 2022 and provides an important framework for introducing offshore wind generation to Australia's renewable sector. This Insight examines what we have learnt about the framework, key issues currently being explored and what we can expect to see in the coming months. ...
'Fiendishly difficult' – duty of care to impact more NSW building projects
The recent Goodwin Street Developments decision provides much-needed guidance on the application of the statutory duty of care owed by builders (and certain building professionals) to property owners under section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 . ...
Employment and Safety: High Court confirms employer's duty to protect employees from psychiatric injury and other developments
The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk ...