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Regulatory and completion risks in public M&A
Webinar: The M&A Conference 2021: Regulatory and completion risks in public M&A ...
ACCC's proposals to overhaul Australia's merger control regime
Merger reform has been on the agenda in Australia for some time, but the ACCC's announcement kicks off the debate in earnest. Allens will be monitoring these discussions and actively participating in the debate about the need for, and content of, any proposed changes. ...
Trends, thematics and global developments
Webinar: The M&A Conference 2021 ...
ACCC seeks overhaul of Australia's merger regime: what you need to know
The Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Rod Sims outlined the ACCC's vision for a dramatic overhaul of Australia's merger review regime. Here's what you need to know. ...
PE Horizons 2021: market update
With strategic bidders and foreign government acquirers on the side lines, 2021 may be the busiest ever for PE dealmakers ...
Global remedies for global transactions – what makes the ACCC take a different approach?
As global M&A activity surges, we address the challenges your global deal could face, focusing on the likelihood that the ACCC accepts additional and/or separate remedies to those provided to merger control agencies in other jurisdictions. ...
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. ...
Mandatory FIRB approval thresholds for acquisitions in Australian entities
On, 1 January 2021 significant changes came into effect to Australia's (FIRB) remine. To help you navigate the complexities of these new rules we have compiled a summary of the thresholds for determining whether a proposed acquisition of equity interests triggers an obligation to obtain 'FIRB approval' under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) (FATA). ...
Transferring jurisdiction over schemes from the courts to the Takeovers Panel
In the federal budget, the Treasurer announced funding for a public consultation process to consider broadening the jurisdiction of the Takeovers Panel to include members' schemes of arrangement. The idea of transferring jurisdiction over schemes from the courts to the Panel is not a new one. ...
Nucleus – corporate law developments: ASIC leadership changes and other updates
ASIC leadership changes; ASX advises constitution amendments for CHESS replacement, and launches consultation on oil and gas reporting amendments; ACCC teams up with UK and German competition regulators on merger control; Federal Court upholds record diesel emissions penalty ...