Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, is advising ESR on its A$723 million off-market takeover bid for ASX-listed Propertylink Group.

A perfect storm of factors have culminated in a tipping point for the Waste to Energy sector in Australia giving it a chance to emerge as a key part of the country’s energy and waste management future.

This week’s TGIF considers Australian Worldwide Pty Ltd v AW Exports Pty Ltd where the Court awarded security for costs against plaintiff companies in liquidation, despite a litigation funder’s indemnity against adverse costs

By the end of 2018, it is anticipated that the recently passed Commonwealth Modern Slavery Bill will become an Act of Parliament. What are the Bill’s key requirements?

The recently passed Telecommunications and Other Amendments (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 could have a significant impact on most individuals and businesses operating in the technology or communications supply chain.

Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, continues its support of entrepreneurial students around the country with the announcement of a partnership between its CorrsEdge initiative and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) startup accelerator program, and its QUT bluebox.

This week’s TGIF considers Bullhead Pty Ltd v Brickmakers Place Pty Ltd (in liq) [2018] VSCA 316, where the Court held that a release for breach of trust was ineffective because the beneficiary was not fully informed about the breach

The ACCC has released a preliminary report from its Digital Platforms Inquiry into the effect of digital platforms on competition in the media and advertising services markets.

The Federal Court recently imposed record penalties of $6m against a director and $12m against a corporation for contravening the Australian Consumer Law. Are we seeing a new era of tougher penalties for consumer law breaches?

How will the Prague Rules impact on international arbitration practice and procedure, and how do they differ from the IBA Rules?

The Corrs Projects Update provides a concise review of, and commercially-focussed commentary on, the latest major judicial and legislative developments affecting the Australian construction and infrastructure industry.

We offer five key insights from the 2018 UN Global Forum on Business and Human Rights held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 26-28 November.

Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.

This week’s TGIF considers Re Broens Pty Limited (in liq) [2018] NSWSC 1747, in which a liquidator was held to be justified in making distributions to creditors in spite of several claims by employees for long service leave entitlements.

The WA Government has released final report on the Fiocco review, which proposed various significant statutory reforms in an effort to improve payment security in the construction industry.

In June 2018 Norway proposed amendments to the Basel Convention, to minimise marine pollution and the illegal dumping of plastic waste. The amendments will be considered in April 2019, at the fourteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

From 11 January 2019, owners and operators of Australia’s critical infrastructure (ports, electricity, water and gas infrastructure) will have their assets more closely scrutinised by the Commonwealth Government.

Could the Australian Modern Slavery Act compliance requirements provide a business opportunity? By seeing modern slavery as part of a broader human rights framework, companies may build trust, promote investment and drive shareholder value.

The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has recommended the Federal Government take steps to reduce possible health risks from chemical exposure to communities living in and around Defence bases.

The Asian International Arbitration Centre’s standard form building contract initiative is tailored to the Malaysian market and relevant to a range of parties. But the contracts are a useful tool, not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution.