Directors and officers are exposed to liability if they fail to address a risk that a reasonable person in their position would address, and it does not have to be shown that loss or damage from the ...

A "Mayne Material Adverse Change" included a quantitative threshold, defined in the SID as matters “reasonably expected to have the effect of diminishing the consolidated Maintainable EBITDA over a 12 ...

Beginning 1 July 2025, property price thresholds for major stamp duty concessions will be automatically indexed annually to Canberra's Consumer Price Index. This adjustment ensures eligible first ...

Freezing orders are a powerful tool for preserving assets and protecting recovery prospects in fraud cases. Their impact is amplified by ancillary orders, such as asset disclosure, cross-examination ...

Pallas clarifies the uncertainty regarding pre-mediation group member registration procedures – a critical tool in the efficient conduct and settlement of class action – and suggests that the fairness ...

This Insight provides a legal perspective on how the statutory tort may affect the Australian public sector, including State and Territory government departments. Under the statutory tort, a plaintiff ...

The Finance Sector Union is currently pursuing "substantial" penalties against the National Australia Bank plus compensation for allegedly forcing managers to work 10 to 16-hour days as part of a ...

It's the banks and financial institutions, that's who. They underpin a sophisticated economy. And underpinning them is a complex regulatory system, including anti-money laundering, the Corporations ...

Insolvencies in Australia have continued to rise in 2025, with signs of deeper and long-term stress – although lower interest rates and inflation may ease the pressure for some sectors through to year ...

At every stage we aim to give you clear-eyed advice and strategy as well as realistic estimates, all based on the highest technical skills and a deep understanding of your risk appetite, the realities ...

Governments face unique challenges. Every decision must pass public, political and legal scrutiny, and must comply with rules specific to the public sector, such as financial management and ...