Market Intelligence

Cathro & Partners analyzed ASIC insolvency data to determine the typical age of companies entering external administration in Australia. The research reveals surprising patterns about when corporate failure occurs and how industry sector influences timing. What does this mean for creditors, directors, and business advisors monitoring financial distress?

The public offer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals represents a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector and capital market. The Offer, which opened on 14 September 2026, comprised 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share, with potential gross proceeds of approximately ₦2.15 trillion if fully subscribed. The shares are proposed for listing on the Nigerian Exchange (“NGX”).

A multinational food company successfully defended against trade secret infringement claims by systematically challenging the plaintiff's evidence, revealing inconsistencies in the alleged formula, demonstrating public availability of key information, and questioning inadequate confidentiality measures. The plaintiff withdrew all claims before trial, allowing the client to continue production without liability or disruption.

The Law Commission has published proposals to modernise the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, including expanding grounds for possession, fixing renewal lease commencement dates, and simplifying the contracting out process. These reforms could significantly impact how commercial landlords and tenants navigate lease renewals and security of tenure provisions.

Intellectual property infringement poses serious risks to businesses, from brand dilution to revenue loss. Understanding your legal options—from cease-and-desist letters to emergency injunctions—is essential for protecting trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets when unauthorized use threatens your competitive position.

The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a class action alleging that a prescription eyewear seller's use of Meta Pixel violated the Electronic Communications Privacy Act by transmitting users' health-related browsing data and prescription information to Meta without consent. This decision establishes that plaintiffs can plausibly allege data transmission to adtech companies at the motion to dismiss stage, potentially reshaping defense strategies in the hundreds of pending adtech privacy l