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Extensive reforms to the FIRB regime
On 19 May 2026, the Australian Treasurer announced extensive reforms to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) framework and released a reforms overview paper. The stated purpose is to further str ...
Overview of Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...
Foreign Investment Regulatory Framework (FIRB)
Australia’s foreign investment regulatory framework is changing substantially from 1 January 2021. Our team is at the forefront of these changes and well placed to help you plan ahead as you execute your Australian investment strategy. ...
An update on Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Covered in this webinar: FIRB experts will share their insights on the current Australian Government's approach to assessing foreign investment proposals, and how they could impact you and your transactions; Recent changes to the FIRB regime; and Upcoming developments such as the commencement of the Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets. ...
Navigating the six key issues affecting data centre investment and operation
Data centre development is capital-intensive, requiring both debt and equity funding. This report explores emerging funding models, investor considerations across real estate and infrastructure, and the growing need for energy generation and grid capacity. ...
Critical minerals in 2026: the rise of rare earths and lessons from the lithium boom
If 2024 left the critical minerals sector slightly battered and bruised, 2025 saw it return with vengeance. A number of factors drove this recovery: Greater long-term optimism around the demand profi ...
Allens advises BDT & MSD on $1.6bn investment in DBG Health
The deal includes a potential follow-on investment of up to $1 billion, representing one of the largest private, founder-led transactions in Australia. Allens collaborated with Sidley Austin in New ...
Recent developments in foreign investment (FIRB) regulation
The Federal Government's recent changes to foreign investment policies released on 14 March 2025 introduce significant modifications. In this Insight, we: examine the Government's latest foreign inve ...
Allens advises Symphony Infrastructure Partners on $488m energy transition infrastructure financing
The Series-A financing sees Blackstone, the world's largest alternative investment manager, invest $300 million into the business, supported by a $188 million senior debt facility from Commonwealth ...
Allens advises on $1.1bn acquisition of ASX-listed MMA Offshore Limited
The deal sees Cyan Renewables acquire 100% of the MMA Offshore Group for $2.70 per share by way of scheme of arrangement. It marks the largest take-private deal in the offshore wind energy services ...