As news breaks of the banking and financial services industry deceiving customers and regulators, we chat to Dr Tom Middleton, author of ASIC Corporate Investigations and Hearings, about the powers…
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Electronic Signatures: A Guide for Lawyers
When I began my career in corporate law, signing and exchange of contracts involved a certain ceremony and spectacle. Junior lawyers printed and clipped the requisite number of counterparts and…
Read moreTakeovers Law and Strategy, 5th Edition: Chapter 5 – Strategic Planning and Structural Considerations [Sample Chapter]
Taking over? Good planning is critical to a successful bid. Rodd Levy’s new edition of Takeovers Law and Strategy provides guidance on the preparations required, and the challenges that arise,…
Read moreTim Perry Discusses the Challenges Facing Lawyers on the Journey from Graduate to Partnership [Q&A]
Tim Perry is the head of corporate at Practical Law Australia and has more than 12 years’ experience practising at leading law firms in Australia, including Gilbert + Tobin and…
Read moreMaking an Apple More Like an Orange: How the ACCC is Planning to Improve its Chances in Merger Reviews
A recent speech by Rod Sims, Chairman of the ACCC, is making waves amongst Australian competition law practitioners and business leaders. Sims has proposed requiring more information from businesses seeking…
Read moreEmail Addresses on the Register of Members: Implications of the New Bill
A proposed amendment to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) will require companies to include members’ email addresses on the register of members. The Corporations Amendment (Modernisation of Members Registration) Bill…
Read moreAppointing a Director [Toolkit]
A company’s directors are responsible for the management and operation of its business affairs, including its operating structure and strategic direction. Collectively, the directors form a board that meets regularly…
Read moreTransfer of Shares [Toolkit]
Whenever parties enter into an agreement for the sale and purchase of shares in a proprietary or unlisted company, whether for a minority holding or for the company’s entire issued…
Read moreASX Listing Rule Changes: Advising Small Caps That Want to List
Following a comprehensive public consultation process that began on 12 May 2016, the ASX implemented changes to its requirements for admission to the ASX official list, effective 19 December 2016.…
Read moreIn-House Counsel: Preparing for Australia’s Mandatory Data Breach Reporting Scheme
Australia’s new mandatory data breach notification laws have now been passed, meaning that it will soon be compulsory for many businesses around the nation to report data breaches to regulators…
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