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Pushing the boat out – huge expansion planned in Australian navy as Australia and U.S. deepen defence ties

The Australian government has announced a major overhaul of its naval defence surface fleet, doubling the number of warships to create Australia’s “biggest navy since the second ...

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Thresholds up, investment down? Why Australia’s sophisticated investor threshold increases could prove costly

The Australian securities regulator ASIC is proposing an increase in the threshold limits for so-called “sophisticated investors”. The limits have not been raised since they...

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Hong Kong and PRC Restructuring & Special Situations 2023 year in review

Our review of 2023 brings you right up-to-date with the latest developments in restructuring and insolvency law in Hong Kong and the mainland.

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Land of opportunity – why Australian investors are being drawn to the United States

Billions of dollars worldwide are pouring into the transition to green energy, no more so than in the United States (U.S.) where new legislation is providing a powerful stimulus. For...

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Private Equity: Opportunities for Australia funds and investors as climate consultation closes

The submission window on a second Australian government consultation paper on climate change disclosure closed on 21 July 2023. Climate-related disclosure obligations look set to be...

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Path to transition – Australia sets out critical minerals strategy on way to net zero

The Australian government has published its long-awaited Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030. The strategy says that the country’s critical minerals sector is well placed to seize...

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The Arrium Proceedings: when is a company insolvent? When is a representation not a representation?

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has recently handed down its decision in proceedings (“Arrium Proceedings”) brought by a number of lenders against former officers and...

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COVID-19 – Temporary emergency changes to Australian insolvency laws

The Australian Government has introduced new laws which are intended to avoid unnecessary corporate insolvencies in light of the challenges presented by the unfolding COVID-19 global...

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