The energy industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation change, transforming for the better. This has been prompted by supply and reliability concerns, a growing focus on renewable energy, advances in technology and changing customer expectations. ...

Rapid regulatory change The energy sector is rapidly transforming as Australia transitions to a lower emissions system. More than ever, it is crucial to understand how the evolving regulatory framework affects your business, particularly ...

Developing environment and planning strategies that go beyond just securing the relevant approvals is critical for organisations looking to grow, while upholding their social license to operate. Environment and planning law is based on a ...

Today, more than at any other time, corporations need social legitimacy to operate. The three pillars of ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance – require companies to exercise greater scrutiny and to conduct their businesses sustainably and responsibly. ESG aspirations (and compliance to these) are an increasingly important metric for investors and a broad range of stakeholders whose expectations continue to increase. ...

We are focused on ensuring our clients in financial services are well prepared to face the regulatory challenges of the future. ...

Establishing a business presence in Australia A destination of choice for international investors, Australia's favourable political and business environment and its good governance and transparent regulatory framework, make it an ...

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. ...

Franchising is the key business model for over $140 billion (approximately 9%) of Australia's GDP. Since the introduction of the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct over 20 years ago, the complex web of regulations affecting the ...

The Federal Government has announced (and, no doubt, will continue to announce on the back of findings from the Royal Commission) significant reform proposals, which reflect the increasing scrutiny of the financial services sector. ...

Our funds management practice spans the full spectrum of funds work. This encompasses fund formation and capital raising, fund operations and asset servicing, fund-related M&A and distressed fund work-outs and insolvencies. Over the past ...