In-house counsel duties under the spotlight: ASIC v Bekier
When known risks don’t reach the Board, the consequences for in‑house counsel and the company come into clearer focus.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Liquidator’s liens: the principle in universal distributing considered
The issue in Stewart v Atco Controls Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) [2014] HCA 15 (7 May 2014) was whether a liquidator was entitled to an equitable lien…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 1 min read
Australian-Japan trade agreement signifies new phase in bilateral relations
The agreement will allow Japanese customers direct access to services provided by Australian entities in the legal, financial and telecommunications sectors. By DEANNA CONSTABLE, TIM…
By Deanna Constable, Tim Griffiths and Reiteke Grosser - 1 min read
Shareholder self-protection and activism in Australia
Shareholder activist hedge funds have over $90 billion globally – funds that need to be “put to work”. By DAVID FRIEDLANDER.
By David Friedlander - 1 min read