When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.
By Niki Schomberg and Rachell Davey - 8 min read
A string of recent cases in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW highlight the importance of legal professional privilege.
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 7 min read
The High Court recently examined the ‘maximum’ penalty for corporate offending under the Criminal Code and the penalty is not the cost of doing business.
By Richard Harris, Colleen Platford, Antonia Garling, Peter Munro and David Wiseman - 6 min read
The deadline for the first Australian Modern Slavery Statements is fast approaching.
By Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts - 5 min read
This article provides a short history of the common fund and analyses a recent decision which is reshaping the future of common fund class actions.
By Ross Foreman - 7 min read
A series of related decisions reveals the Court’s broad approach to the alienation of property with intent to defraud.
By Dr Christopher Birch, Penny Thew and Michael France - 7 min read
ILONA MILLAR & SHARONA COUTTS examine how regulators, corporations and individuals are starting to see climate change as a matter of financial risk management.
By Ilona Millar and Sharona Coutts - 9 min read
It’s time for companies to implement whistleblower policies to protect corporate insiders. By DAN PEARCE and HANNAH PELKA-CAVEN
By Dan Pearce and Hannah Pelka-Caven - 7 min read
IAN BOLSTER and STEPHEN SPEIRS provide a timely examination of the procedural steps involved in a white collar criminal prosecution.
By Ian Bolster and Stephen Speirs - 8 min read
Recent cases provide insights in the ACCC’s push for higher consumer law penalties. By MICHAEL MILNES
By Michael Milnes - 6 min read
In the wake of the Banking Royal Commission, BRENDAN MAY revisits the obligation on Australian Financial Services Licensees to provide services in an efficient, honest…
By Brendan May - 5 min read
Increased scrutiny reveals franchisors are falling short of Franchising Code of Conduct. By MICHAEL MILNES
By Michael Milnes - 6 min read
In response to the Royal Commission, tougher laws and more resources signal a new era in ASIC enforcement. By LIAM CAVILL
By Liam Cavell - 6 min read