The Lifesciences sector in Asia-Pacific faces opportunities, challenges and risks. Corrs has contributed the Australian content to the Life Sciences Asia Pacific Network publication A comparative overview of Distribution and Marketing of Drugs across

Data privacy is a priority for all employers, but especially those with operations in more than one country. A Regional Guide to Employee Data Privacy is designed to help employers navigate the specific, and increasing, challenges of handling employe

As digital health grows in both prevalence and importance, the Therapeutic Goods Administration releases timely guidance on when software will be considered a medical device in Australia – and moves to review the current regulations.

In a recent decision, the Federal Court has provided an important reminder that directors of any company—listed or not—are prohibited from taking up opportunities which should properly have been made available to their companies.

There have been developments in the patent infringement proceedings between Motorola and Hytera in the Federal Court of Australia. They concern Hytera’s discovery, and new allegations of copyright infringement.

Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has advised Laguna Bay on its A$60 million (approx) investment in Australia’s renowned wine businesses, Margaret River Wine Production, and consequently, McWilliam’s Wines Group.

Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has appointed IP specialist Grant Fisher as a partner in its intellectual property practice.

Green bonds have become increasingly popular of late, with more than 1500 bonds labelled as green issued in 2018. What standards underpin green finance, and how green is ‘green’?

The Banking Royal Commission Final Report has recognised the importance of improving the regulation and supervision of the superannuation industry.

New laws seeking to address the illegal disposal of asbestos waste have commenced in New South Wales, earlier than the anticipated commencement of the end of 2019.

On 4 February 2019, Commissioner Kenneth Hayne delivered his final report on the financial sector following the most in-depth review of Corporate Australia ever undertaken, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Finan

In recent years, there has been much criticism of the cost and extended timetables of international commercial arbitration, and international arbitral institutions have responded in a variety of ways.

This week’s TGIF considers a recent decision of the Federal Court where a special purpose liquidator was appointed to investigate suspected illegal phoenix activity.

Corrs’ Doing Business in Australia answers the most common questions and issues raised by foreign investors, importers and exporters.

The NSW Land and Environment Court has refused development consent for the Rocky Hill Coal Project in the Gloucester Valley, citing the mine’s likely contribution to climate change as a key reason.

A recent decision by Germany’s competition regulator, the Bundeskartellamt, has prohibited certain types of collection and use of user data by Facebook. What are the potential implications for Australia?

A recent Federal Court decision, ACCC v Ultra Tune Australia Pty Ltd [2019] FCA 12, provides the first guidance on the reporting requirements for marketing funds and the obligation to act in good faith under the Franchising Code.

Over the last 12 months, a lot of attention has been given to trade wars between the US and a range of its trading partners, and their potential impact on the global economy.

In the post Financial Services Royal Commission era, how will Courts attribute the motive, purpose and intention of individuals to corporations?

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised SGCH Portfolio Ltd (SGCH), a subsidiary of St George Community Housing Ltd, on its successful A$150 million bid for Phase 2 of the NSW Government’s Social Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF).