ArticleDeep sea mining: considerations for critical minerals investorsWhat is deep sea mining? How is it regulated? Changes in policy & new opportunities also discussed.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleBreaking down biodiversity banking: part threeArticle examines the different transaction structures which may be adopted when buying & selling biodiversity credits.AustraliaEnvironmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleLong-awaited Reform Of Victorian Environmental Laws Deferred Due To COVID-19Discussion about deferral of Victorian environmental laws & what this means for industry.AustraliaEnvironmentCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAPRA proposes amendments to its 'final' harmonised and enhanced risk management requirementsThe APRA letter to CEOs of ADIs, general insurers and life companies clarified its intent in respect of risk management.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleLoan portfolio sales: considerations for bidders arising from COVID-19With more sales of loan portfolios likely, potential purchasers should consider commercial issues, impact on pricing & terms.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleSupreme Court grants leave for share and option transfer in landmark section 444GA judgmentThis decision confirms that section 444GA can be utilised to achieve a transfer of shares in circumstances where the transaction provides for value to be paid to shareholders.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleTrends in Australian loan markets and the role of alternative lenders2019 Australian loan trends have included more Asian banks, with increased participation from institutional investors.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleWhere will the buck stop? Attribution of wrongdoing in a post Banking Royal Commission eraResponsibility for misconduct was an overarching theme in the public hearings and in the final report of the Commission.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFreedom of Information Amendment (Freedom of Information Commissioner) Act 2012 (Vic)The Baillieu government intends to introduce significant changes to the Victorian freedom of information (FOI) regime.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleEmployees entitled to priority claims from ‘true employer' following receiver saleRecent decision reaffirmed key characteristics of an employment relationship that will be taken into account to determine whether an employer is a 'true employer'.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFederal Court grants one-year ‘shelf order' to allow another company's liquidator to investigateFC granted extension of time to bring voidable transaction claims under section 588FF(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFinancial position and solvency not anchored to unaccepted sale priceRecent case highlights the challenges faced by lenders in accepting representations as to the financial position of borrowers.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleReceivers cannot perfect a security interestThe Federal Court recently considered whether a security interest could be perfected by the appointment of receivers.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleReview of patent licensing provisions to improve access to health careThe Productivity Commission is to conduct an inquiry into the compulsory licensing provisions of the Patents Act 1990.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleHigh Court decides that enforcement in a foreign jurisdiction cannot be effected against an Australian bankruptTo decide otherwise would have severely undermined the policy settings which serve as the basis for insolvency law.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleUpdate on recent developments regarding the funding of class actionsThe rapid growth of the litigation funding industry has placed a spotlight on the funding of class actions in Australia.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePrince Harry, those naked pictures and the question of the right to privacy in the digital ageThe development of privacy law in the UK over the last decade has been watched by the media industry in Australia. AustraliaPrivacyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleConsultation on draft Tasmanian State Planning Provisions commencesDelivering on a 2014 election promise, Tasmania is progressing its plan to establish a single state-wide planning scheme.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleOccupation Certificate Audits can help drive behavioural change: NSW Building CommissionerCommissioner opines: OC Audits will play an important role in driving behavioural change in the building & construction sector.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth