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December
Government announces legislative time table for IMR 3 & technical corrections
21 December 2012
Feeding the Future: opening the door to benefits for agribusiness from enhanced cooperation with China
21 December 2012
KWM advises on landmark $1.2bn Whitehaven Coal bank facility
21 December 2012
Insurance and Reinsurance Update December 2012
20 December 2012
Steigrad appeal decision handed down
20 December 2012
Reform of Third Party Rights in Hong Kong Contracts - Impact on the Construction and Insurance Industries
20 December 2012
Safety (e)ssentials - December 2012
20 December 2012
Latest developments regarding the test for the payment of dividends in Australia
20 December 2012
Class Action - Q4 2012
19 December 2012
Arbitral Tribunal’s jurisdiction backed by English Courts
18 December 2012
ASIC seeks to encourage voluntary disclosure of privileged information to ASIC
18 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons promotes top talent
18 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons Competition Practice ranks among global elite
17 December 2012
Regulator - December 2012
14 December 2012
Going clubbing?
14 December 2012
Treasury’s Christmas message to the derivatives market: prepare for 2013!
13 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Adcorp on its acquisition of Paxus
13 December 2012
Policy Changes: Hong Kong’s Proposed Independent Insurance Authority Takes Shape
13 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on renewal of Clough's 200m financing facility
12 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises on PetroChina's acquisition of BHP's interest in Browse Project
12 December 2012
The Landscape - Summer 2012
11 December 2012
Test case regarding the income tax share buy-back rules - Commissioner of Taxation v Consolidated Media Holdings
7 December 2012
Officer due diligence duty coming to petroleum industry
7 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons launches competition law blog
6 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises CHAMP Private Equity on strategic energy and resources investment
6 December 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on TEN's $230 million capital raising
6 December 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials December 2012
4 December 2012
Update on the SFC Code of Conduct - Whistleblowing HK style
3 December 2012
Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 registration commencement now 30 January 2012
23 December 2011
All new federal legislation to be assessed for compatibility with human rights
22 December 2011
Assessment and franking of dividends: Draft Taxation Ruling released
22 December 2011
Insurance and Reinsurance Update December 2011
22 December 2011
Convergence Review Interim Report recommends sweeping changes to Australian media and communications regulation
20 December 2011
Mallesons acts for Merlin Entertainments Group on takeover bid
19 December 2011
Government announces the final element of the investment manager regime
16 December 2011
King & Wood Mallesons - a new legal powerhouse for Asia
16 December 2011
Mallesons partners recognised at 2011 Asia Women in Business Law Awards
14 December 2011
Regulator - December 2011
14 December 2011
New trustee obligations and APRA’s prudential standards making power
13 December 2011
Unfair terms in insurance contracts – draft Regulation Impact Statement released
13 December 2011
ASIC extends transitional period for compliance with breach reporting conditions in group purchasing bodies class order
13 December 2011
Treasury releases retail corporate bond market proposals
13 December 2011
Med-Arb and bias: An appeal against Keeneye
9 December 2011
Mallesons advises AMP Capital on alliance with MUTB
9 December 2011
Mallesons acts on GE Capital's financing of Accolade Wines
9 December 2011
Mallesons secures another inbound real estate acquisition
8 December 2011
ANZ class action update: bank fees can be penalties only if payable on breach
7 December 2011
Towards a unified Equality Act: why this matters for business
6 December 2011
European Regulator December 2011
5 December 2011
Pre-DA community consultation to become mandatory
2 December 2011
Further delays in pipeline for Coal Seam Gas projects: Senate Committee November 2011 report
2 December 2011
Lifting Standards in Listed Companies: The Hong Kong Stock Exchange publishes its consultation conclusions on the Corporate Governance Code
1 December 2011
Commonwealth response to Blewett food labelling review
1 December 2011
Competition Quarterly Update - December 2010
22 December 2010
Executive remuneration reforms
22 December 2010
Mallesons acts on purchase of renowned Australian attractions
21 December 2010
FIN 48 Position for foreign funds clarified
17 December 2010
NSW Court of Appeal delivers judgments in James Hardie appeals
17 December 2010
Basel III Regulatory Framework
17 December 2010
Mallesons landmark win - High Court protects the right to vote
16 December 2010
Facebook updates Promotion Guidelines
14 December 2010
Key implications of the Australian banking reforms on retail financial services
14 December 2010
Mallesons acts for Goldman Sachs on FKP’s bond issue
13 December 2010
High Court holds government bodies to contractual promises
13 December 2010
Government releases Exposure Draft Bill to outlaw price signalling
12 December 2010
Australian banking reforms: Mallesons commentary on announcements by Treasurer Swan
12 December 2010
ACCC takes on Metcash
10 December 2010
Taxation of “retail premiums” in respect of rights issues - draft ATO ruling
10 December 2010
Mallesons appoints 13 new partners
8 December 2010
China increases the scope of application of its own laws to foreign interests
6 December 2010
Recent victories in international resources disputes
2 December 2010
ACCC hails another victory with more fines for breaches of Part IV
1 December 2010
Green is still the new black
1 December 2010
Would you like to be fried with that? Steakhouses penalised as the ACCC uses its new consumer protection powers
1 December 2010
A blow to European in-house counsel: Akzo Nobel Chemicals Ltd and Akcros Chemicals Ltd v European Commission
1 December 2010
International News
1 December 2010
In Brief
1 December 2010
Five things you need to know....about what can go wrong at Christmas
1 December 2010
Our publications
1 December 2010
Taxation of private equity - The ATO’s final views and further draft determinations
1 December 2010
Employer ordered to pay for misleading prospective employee
1 December 2010
HR manager liable for sham contracting arrangements
1 December 2010
Employer fails to reasonably redeploy employees
1 December 2010
Annual leave cash out provisions must pass “better off overall test”
1 December 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - December 2010
1 December 2010
Regulator December 2010
1 December 2010
International Arbitration Q4 2010
1 December 2010
Liquor licensing appeals rejected by NSW Supreme Court
23 December 2009
Mallesons strikes a win for Port Waratah Coal Services
22 December 2009
Proposed amendments to the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cwlth)
22 December 2009
Mallesons appoints International Arbitration Adviser in Hong Kong
22 December 2009
First reported case of ICC arbitral award being enforced in China
22 December 2009
Nicola v Ideal Image Corporation Inc. [2009] FCA 1177
22 December 2009
Application of Proportionate Liability Legislation to Commercial Arbitration in Australia - Acquagenics Pty Ltd v Break O’Day Council (No 2) [2009] TASSC 89 (“Acquagenics”)
22 December 2009
Amendments to the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth) - new Federal Court jurisdiction
22 December 2009
ASIC consults on confidential information and soundings
22 December 2009
Shorter PDSs for managed funds and superannuation products
22 December 2009
International Arbitration Update - Summer 2009
22 December 2009
New opportunities for offshore funds: end of FIF
21 December 2009
Mallesons acts for acquirer on A$240m purchase of Goodman Fielder’s fats and oils business
17 December 2009
In Brief - substitution of credit and debit cards
17 December 2009
Reform of bank capital and liquidity requirements
17 December 2009
Personal Property Securities reform in Australia - what should financiers be doing now to prepare for it?
17 December 2009
The future of investment platforms
17 December 2009
Will financial product advice improve with a statutory fiduciary duty?
17 December 2009
The ramifications of Government support for competition in the financial sector
17 December 2009
Cooper Review - a new model for super?
17 December 2009
Regulator - December 2009
17 December 2009
New draft tax rulings on private equity and treaty shopping
16 December 2009
Cooper Review releases preliminary report on governance
15 December 2009
On Board - December 2009 edition
15 December 2009
Mallesons appoints new Chairman
14 December 2009
Financial Product Rationalisation Paper released
14 December 2009
Just desserts for Sweet Rewards
11 December 2009
New draft tax legislation for MITs: Capital / revenue election
10 December 2009
ASIC consults on facilitating debt raisings
10 December 2009
Australian Consumer Law developments
9 December 2009
You gotta know when to hold’em - a significant win for Crown Casino
9 December 2009
2010 Children’s Law Awards open
8 December 2009
Security of payment under construction contracts finally arrives in the ACT
8 December 2009
A boost for Private Equity? China allows foreign-invested partnerships
4 December 2009
ATO plans crackdown on cross-border transactions
4 December 2009
China's latest AML regulations widen the merger control net
4 December 2009
ATO plans crackdown on cross-border transactions
4 December 2009
Mallesons’ Kangaroo practice recognised for a stellar year
3 December 2009
C7 appeal: a decision with purpose
2 December 2009
Amendments to taxation of executive and employee benefits become law
2 December 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials December 2009
1 December 2009
Update: loss roll-over for merging superannuation funds
1 December 2009
Capital Adequacy: Internal Model-based Method - 24 December 2008
24 December 2008
Financial Claims Scheme - new regulations
24 December 2008
Amendments to Part 2B of the Fair Trading Act 1999
23 December 2008
ASIC and "third-party privilege" - AWB Ltd v ASIC
22 December 2008
HKEx clarifies certain rule requirements for listed issuers
22 December 2008
Alert: APRA releases prudential framework for supervision of general insurance groups
18 December 2008
Review of the Code of Banking Practice - Final Report Released
18 December 2008
Mallesons wins Best Financial Law Firm award 2008
16 December 2008
Federal Court Decision: Liquidators not personally liable for GST
15 December 2008
New super guarantee draft ruling: Can overtime be "ordinary time earnings"?
15 December 2008
CPRS White Paper
15 December 2008
New acquisition finance rule to boost Chinese M&A market
15 December 2008
New Australian short selling regime
12 December 2008
Mallesons Wins KangaNews Award 2008
11 December 2008
Tax System Review Panel releases consultation papers
10 December 2008
Amendments to Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW)
10 December 2008
Amendments affecting CGT scrip for scrip roll-overs for corporate restructures
9 December 2008
China's new VAT rules
8 December 2008
Prp Diagnostic Imaging & Ors V Pittwater Radiology Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 701
5 December 2008
Callide Power Management Pty Ltd v Callide Coalfields (Sales) Pty Ltd [2008] QCA 182
5 December 2008
The National PPP Guidelines
5 December 2008
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 2008 (SA)
5 December 2008
Proportionate liability: The Victorian Court of Appeal clarifies the application of Victoria’s proportionate liability regime to settled claims
5 December 2008
Praise loudly, blame softly: No Blame except in the case of wilful default
5 December 2008
Legislation
5 December 2008
New Developments
5 December 2008
Cases
5 December 2008
Legislative Council Passes Rail Safety Bill 2008 (NSW)
5 December 2008
The Architectural Practice Bill 2008 (SA)
5 December 2008
Conducting risk assessments: Clearly define task and consider all possible hazards
5 December 2008
Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulation 2008
5 December 2008
Work Safety Act 2008 (ACT)
5 December 2008
Indemnity clauses will not cover independent acts of negligence in OH&S by principal contr
5 December 2008
Reference to Previous Payment Schedules
5 December 2008
Diemould Tooling Services Pty Limited v Oaten; Santos Limited v Markos [2008] SASC 197
5 December 2008
Protectavale Pty Ltd v K2K Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 1248
5 December 2008
Amendments to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules 2009
5 December 2008
Amendments to the Tax Laws Amendment Act and Pay-roll Tax Act (working title)
4 December 2008
Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2008 introduced
4 December 2008
Peter's of Kensington v Seersucker Pty Limited [2008] NSWSC 701
4 December 2008
‘Place of work’ under the OH&S Act (NSW) has been clarified to include immediate environs
2 December 2008
Recent amendments made to misuse of market power
1 December 2008
International news
1 December 2008
Five things you need to know.......implied terms and product liability
1 December 2008
Our publications
1 December 2008
In brief
1 December 2008
Dismissal for a prohibited reason: ignorance of the law is no defence to a penalty
1 December 2008
Other items of interest
1 December 2008
Recruitment agency that failed to check references ordered to pay compensation
1 December 2008
Court restrains former employees from misusing confidential information
1 December 2008
Supervision without control over work does not impose a duty of care
20 December 2007
Legislation
20 December 2007
OHS charges against a director dismissed even though his construction company was guilty of an offence
20 December 2007
Agreement to Negotiate in Good Faith
20 December 2007
When Trade Practices Act claims are raised in disputes that are subject to international arbitration agreements
20 December 2007
New developments
20 December 2007
Major recent cases
20 December 2007
P Dawson Nominees Pty Ltd v Multiplex Ltd [2007] FCA 1061
20 December 2007
No "right to silence" at SFC interviews
14 December 2007
SFC's right to audio tape interviews
14 December 2007
SFC's right to audio tape interviews
14 December 2007
No "right to silence" at SFC interviews
14 December 2007
Mallesons brand now in Shanghai - China presence enhanced
13 December 2007
Mallesons provides pro-bono support for report on rights of older people
13 December 2007
Amendments to the PRC Civil Procedure Rules
7 December 2007
Mallesons advises Xstrata on bid for Resource Pacific
7 December 2007
Alstom Signalling Limited v Jarvis Facilities [2004] EWHC 1232
6 December 2007
Security company held vicariously liable for violent assault by its officers
3 December 2007
Court holds that termination due to employee recourse to union can be unlawful
3 December 2007
Different results in AIRC "operational reasons" decisions
3 December 2007
Fortescue Metals - access to BHPBIO’s rail track - the exception for production processes - 21 December 2006
21 December 2006
New Document Destruction Legislation in Victoria
21 December 2006
Building legislation reform in WA
21 December 2006
Legislation
21 December 2006
Construction safety focuses on clients
21 December 2006
New Developments
21 December 2006
Major recent cases
21 December 2006
APM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd v Galwin Pty Ltd [2006] VSC 325
20 December 2006
Bitannia Pty Ltd & Anor v Parkline Constructions Pty Ltd [2006] NSWCA 238
20 December 2006
Cant Contracting P/L v Casella & Anor [2006] QSC 242
20 December 2006
David Jones Ltd v Perpetual Limited & Anor [2006] QSC 337
20 December 2006
Downer Construction (New Zealand) Ltd v Silverfield Developments Ltd, HCNZ, CIV-2005-404-6800
20 December 2006
Privacy Issues Papers released by Australian Law Reform Commission for public comment
18 December 2006
AML/CTF Act has commenced - December 2006
14 December 2006
Workchoices’ genuine operational reasons exemption to unfair dismissal
13 December 2006
Employers found liable for victimising employees who complained about OH&S
13 December 2006
Fiduciary duties update
13 December 2006
The move towards Australian Workplace Agreements
13 December 2006
Diabetes not an obstacle
13 December 2006
Written but not in writing: The Pan Australia Shipping case
13 December 2006
Arbitrating in China: Mallesons presents its China Arbitration Roadshow
13 December 2006
Arbitrating in China: Mallesons presents its China Arbitration Roadshow
13 December 2006
Practitioner in Profile: Jonathan Kay Hoyle
13 December 2006
ANZTPA legislation: New Zealand Bill passes first reading in House of Representatives - 13 December 2006
13 December 2006
New changes to Capital Gains Tax for foreign residents - 8 December 2006
8 December 2006
Tasmania
8 December 2006
Commonwealth
8 December 2006
Victoria
8 December 2006
Western Australia
8 December 2006
Queensland
8 December 2006
South Australia
8 December 2006
Independent Contractors Bill and further WorkChoices amendments - 7 December 2006
7 December 2006
Ecologically sustainable development principles in environmental assessments: Gray v The Minister for Planning & Ors
6 December 2006
Australian Parliament passes AML/CTF Acts - 7 December 2006
6 December 2006
High Court upholds WorkChoices legislation
4 December 2006
ABC discriminates against employee returning from maternity leave
4 December 2006
Full Bench says series of fixed term contracts not “sham” arrangements
4 December 2006
Construction industry security of payment legislation in Australia
23 December 2005
NSW planning agreements - the road ahead
23 December 2005
NSW planning agreements - the road ahead
22 December 2005
Letters to auditors not privileged
16 December 2005
An overview of the new anti-money laundering draft Bill and the proposed Rules
16 December 2005
Substantial changes for retail leasing practice in New South Wales
16 December 2005
New approval requirements for finite reinsurance
16 December 2005
New draft anti-money laundering laws need careful consideration says Mallesons Stephen Jaques
16 December 2005
Tribunal declares domestic airside services at Sydney Airport
14 December 2005
Corporate governance update - December 2005
14 December 2005
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill: summary of draft
14 December 2005
Workchoices - Armageddon or Nirvana?
13 December 2005
UK Government’s new Company Law Reform Bill
9 December 2005
Developments relating to the obligations and expectations of corporate counsel
8 December 2005
Mallesons acts on HK$9 billion financing for the HTIL group
7 December 2005
WorkChoices - the dawn of a new era
5 December 2005
Abolition of lease duty in Queensland from 1 January 2006
2 December 2005
Failure to provide light duties for pregnant worker held to be discriminatory
1 December 2005
WorkChoices update
1 December 2005
Employer ordered to reinstate sacked union delegate
1 December 2005
November
Privacy Act changes have been passed
30 November 2012
Death of the Development Control Plan? Not quite yet.
29 November 2012
New consultation on proposed amendments to the Insurance Contracts Act
29 November 2012
New discrimination laws and gender reporting requirements released by Commonwealth Government
28 November 2012
Future of Financial Advice – stamping fees, brokerage and other exemptions finalised
28 November 2012
ARENA’s Funding Strategy
27 November 2012
King & Wood Mallesons female partners recognised among Asia’s elite
27 November 2012
Industrial harmony in the West?
26 November 2012
The new significant investor visa and what it means for fund managers
25 November 2012
Australian super funds and fund managers: Are you ready for Dodd-Frank, FATCA and the Volcker Rule?
23 November 2012
OECD's bribery concerns: AFP needs to go on the prowl
22 November 2012
King & Wood Mallesons' Environment, Planning & Native Title practice attracts star lateral hire
21 November 2012
Corruption Combat: A Prosecutors’ Guide
21 November 2012
Winding up an unregistered foreign company in Hong Kong – new technicalities?
20 November 2012
HKIAC rules to be revised - emergency arbitrators, fees and joinder of disputes
19 November 2012
Draft changes to Australia’s general income tax anti-avoidance rule
19 November 2012
High Court unanimously decides information does not need to be true to be inside information
15 November 2012
ASIC consults on new financial requirements for custodians, responsible entities and IDPS operators
15 November 2012
Cleaning up your act: the new rehabilitation regime under the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012 (WA)
14 November 2012
New Head of Private Equity at King & Wood Mallesons Hits the Ground Running
12 November 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Ausdrill on USD 300 million guaranteed senior notes offer
12 November 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises DBP Group on its A$300 million medium term note issue
12 November 2012
A new national energy policy – but will the States buy it?
9 November 2012
Stronger Super Regulations - accrued default amounts, MySuper and insurance
9 November 2012
亚洲世纪白皮书 – 现在如何进行?
8 November 2012
Learning from natural disasters in Queensland - Temporary Emissions Licences
7 November 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials November 2012
7 November 2012
Federal Court finds for investors in ratings agency class action
6 November 2012
Asian Century White Paper - What Now?
5 November 2012
Australian Government announces implementation of Cape Town by 2014 - a positive development for the aircraft sector
2 November 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises bank syndicate on iiNet refinancing
2 November 2012
Insurance and Reinsurance Update November 2012
2 November 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises BG Group on landmark Chinese LNG investment agreement
1 November 2012
First, we mediate: Hong Kong’s Mediation Bill ripe for the picking
30 November 2011
Metcrash: ACCC loses appeal
30 November 2011
Proposed amendments to the Insurance Contracts Act - Standard definition of flood to be implemented
29 November 2011
Further changes proposed to the test for payment of dividends
29 November 2011
New managed investment trust regime to be deferred for another 12 months
29 November 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials November 2011
29 November 2011
Clark to succeed Milliner as Chair of the Large Law Firm Group
29 November 2011
Price signalling laws pass Parliament
25 November 2011
Merger control and unconscionable conduct reforms finally creep over the line
25 November 2011
Future of financial advice - Second FoFA Bill introduced
24 November 2011
One year delay in phasing down Australian interest withholding tax for financial institutions
23 November 2011
Government announces 30 January 2012 as the start date for the PPSA
22 November 2011
Closing the gap on our Asian future
22 November 2011
Discussion paper for changes to taxation of trusts released: Major consultations and reforms expected from 1 July 2013
21 November 2011
China's competition regulators attack: New fines, conditional merger decisions, and a broadband dominance investigation
17 November 2011
Reform spotlight on China’s shadow loans
17 November 2011
ASIC releases consultation paper on policy on downstream acquisitions
17 November 2011
Mallesons advises on MSF Sugar takeover bid
17 November 2011
Mallesons launch ANZ global bonds
17 November 2011
Mallesons advises Ramsay Health Care on $2 billion debt agreement
17 November 2011
ACCC issues guidelines on carbon price claims
15 November 2011
Information Technology Update - November 2011
14 November 2011
What’s the big deal with RG 228
11 November 2011
International Arbitration Update - November 2011
10 November 2011
Commissioner of Taxation v SNF Australia Pty Ltd - decision impact statement released
9 November 2011
ASIC releases new financial requirements for responsible entities
8 November 2011
Queensland Government introduces Australia’s first legislative protection of Strategic Cropping Land
8 November 2011
Mallesons bolsters M&A practice with new lateral hire
8 November 2011
Where does your computer go when it dies?
8 November 2011
Carbon countdown - are you ready?
7 November 2011
The plain meaning of a contract’s terms will always trump your understanding of how it works
7 November 2011
Software licence agreements - 3 key provisions (scope, infringement and cap)
7 November 2011
MySuper Bill introduced into Parliament
3 November 2011
Competition Update - November 2011
3 November 2011
New regulations on Foreign Direct Investment with RMB continue the breakdown of Chinese capital barriers
2 November 2011
Immediate and expanded reporting and incident response management obligations for industry
2 November 2011
Consultation paper released on proposed transfer pricing reforms
2 November 2011
Regulator - November 2011
2 November 2011
Mallesons acts on CBA’s inaugural retail bond issue
30 November 2010
China’s new regime for representative offices
30 November 2010
Foreign investment and food security
29 November 2010
Changes to environmental approvals in WA
24 November 2010
Regulator special edition - Dodd-Frank Act - November 2010
23 November 2010
Government Completes Regulations for the Australian Consumer Law
22 November 2010
New Part IVA anti-avoidance tax provisions - discussion paper released
19 November 2010
Mallesons acts on third Queensland asset sale
17 November 2010
China tightens control over commercial contracts
3 November 2010
Are your privacy terms worth the paper they are written on?
3 November 2010
When does insurance respond - is enforceability necessary?
1 November 2010
The duty to take reasonable care
1 November 2010
Double insurance: Who and what do the policies cover?
1 November 2010
Proportionate liability and costs
1 November 2010
Product liability reforms: implications for insurers
1 November 2010
Election to repair - up in the air
1 November 2010
Product liability policies now more fertile ground for claimants
1 November 2010
ASIC poised to loosen PDS requirements for telephone insurance sales
1 November 2010
Takaful: review of taxation treatment
1 November 2010
Top 3 outsourcing tips - knowledge transfer
1 November 2010
Does “perpetual licence” mean a licence forever?
1 November 2010
Think before you post: online marketing via social media
1 November 2010
So you think you can terminate? - How long is too long when waiting to exercise a right of termination?
1 November 2010
Facebook comments may justify dismissal
1 November 2010
Court upholds "cascading" restraint clause
1 November 2010
Mallesons Information Technology Update - November 2010
1 November 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - November 2010
1 November 2010
Mallesons advises on $300m convertible bond and equity deal for CPA
30 November 2009
Future regulation of funds management - the Treasury perspective
30 November 2009
IN BRIEF - Australian derivatives industry makes some runs
30 November 2009
New ATO voluntary offshore disclosure initiative
30 November 2009
Professional indemnity insurance for Australian Credit Licensees
30 November 2009
China’s new court guidelines on disputes involving foreign investment
25 November 2009
Consumer credit draft regulations: what this means for LMIs
25 November 2009
CPRS compromise position announced - but is it enough to pass?
24 November 2009
Executive termination benefits laws commence
24 November 2009
PJC reports - fanning the winds of change
24 November 2009
One.Telling wipe-out: Decision in ASIC v Rich finally delivered
23 November 2009
New ATO approach to the taxation of private equity in Australia
19 November 2009
Product Safety Regime reforms: call for submissions
19 November 2009
Step towards the next phase of the Australian Consumer Law
19 November 2009
Exemption clauses removed from Clerks and Banking modern awards - will you comply?
17 November 2009
Key legal and tax issues arising from “straddle contracts” in a tax consolidation environment
12 November 2009
Mallesons Shanghai partner named Young Alumni of the Year
11 November 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques gains International Arbitration Adviser
9 November 2009
China's intervention in global M&A heats up while AML private actions cool down
4 November 2009
Unlisted structured products in Hong Kong - changes to private placements proposed
4 November 2009
Competition Quarterly Update - November 2009
1 November 2009
Regulator - November 2009
1 November 2009
Too big to fail? Perspectives on the regulation of systemically important banks
1 November 2009
European and US funds show increased interest in Australia
1 November 2009
ASIC reflects on capital raising regulation
1 November 2009
Recent changes to foreign investment policy and regulation in Australia
1 November 2009
Default super funds - the next chapter
1 November 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials - November 2009
1 November 2009
Employer successfully defends sham contractor claims
1 November 2009
Genuinely trying to reach agreement requires more than “preparatory” steps
1 November 2009
Introducing policy breached employment contract
1 November 2009
Dismissal for drink driving outside work hours upheld
1 November 2009
Workplace and Employee Relations Update November 2009
1 November 2009
Employers successful in regulating employees’ use of drugs and alcohol
1 November 2009
Fair Work Australia exempts employer from the transfer of a collective agreement in an insourcing
1 November 2009
Appeal Court confirms university does not own academic’s inventions
1 November 2009
Federal Magistrates’ Court rules on “reasonable hours” provisions
1 November 2009
High Court confirms innocent party must accept repudiation in order to bring employment contract to an end
1 November 2009
Bamford: High Court grants special leave
1 November 2009
International news
1 November 2009
In brief
1 November 2009
Our publications
1 November 2009
Proposed changes aim to enhance and streamline access to infrastructure
1 November 2009
The next step in the Government’s plan to reform the unconscionable conduct laws and Franchising Code of Conduct
1 November 2009
Changes for mineral exploration enterprises in the new economic and tax environment
28 November 2008
Tax issues affecting rights issues, share purchase plans, demergers and returns of capital
27 November 2008
The tide turns: Fair Work Bill introduced
26 November 2008
ACCC releases new Merger Guidelines 2008
24 November 2008
Chinese merger review receives its first toast
21 November 2008
Reference to Previous Payment Schedules
21 November 2008
No relief where restitution claim is inconsistent with contract
21 November 2008
Exclusion of BCIPA if construction contract includes guarantee
21 November 2008
The Impact of Climate Change Regulation on Bilateral Investment Treaties
21 November 2008
Review of China Arbitration
21 November 2008
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement: Developments in Australia’s Foreign Investment Protection Regime
21 November 2008
Seeley International Pty Ltd v Electra Air Conditioning BV (2008) 246 ALR 589
21 November 2008
Joint proceedings: arbitration and litigation? WesTrac Pty Ltd v Eastcoast OTR Tyres Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 894
21 November 2008
Practitioner in Profile
21 November 2008
Some thoughts about enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth) - Transpac Capital Pte Limited v Buntoro [2008] NSWSC 671
21 November 2008
In Brief
21 November 2008
Australian Government releases government scheme documents
20 November 2008
Protecting a "Monster" reputation
18 November 2008
Alert - Julia Gillard talks up IR Reforms - 14 November 2008
14 November 2008
Government releases consultation paper on superannuation clearing house
14 November 2008
Hong Kong introduces tax concessions for environment-friendly facilities
14 November 2008
China introduces tax concessions for environment-friendly machinery
14 November 2008
Implied duties of good faith and mutual trust and confidence
14 November 2008
Federal Court decision - local councils as "constitutional corporations"
14 November 2008
Court grants injunction restraining former employee from competing with employer
14 November 2008
Corporate independent contractors able to make unfair contract claims in limited circumstances under the Independent Contractors Act
14 November 2008
Commission clarifies variation and extension of pre-reform certified agreements
14 November 2008
Commonwealth and Victorian Greenhouse Gas Storage Acts passed
13 November 2008
ASIC focuses on ratings agencies, credit default swaps & hedge funds
11 November 2008
NSW State Mini-Budget released
11 November 2008
Mallesons shortlisted at Asia Tax Awards
11 November 2008
Post-2012 Carbon World: EU reforms and developments in aviation and shipping
10 November 2008
EPBC bilateral agreement
7 November 2008
Panel releases details of proposed national OHS laws
7 November 2008
Outsourcing did not result in transmission of business
5 November 2008
Employee's dishonesty justified dismissal
5 November 2008
Other items of interest
5 November 2008
Dismissal unfair despite valid reason
5 November 2008
Worksafe Blitz in Victoria - are you ready?
5 November 2008
Changes to the offshore petroleum regime: Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 (Cwlth)
3 November 2008
Carbon Capture and Storage Bill before Senate
3 November 2008
Changes to the Mining Regulations 1981 (WA) regarding the purposes for which a Miscellaneous Licence can be granted
3 November 2008
Environmental impact assessment process review
3 November 2008
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - A Queensland Perspective
3 November 2008
State government considering significant changes to Queensland mining legislation
3 November 2008
China’s renewable energy initiatives
3 November 2008
More opportunity for foreign investment in Chinese mineral exploration
3 November 2008
Sovereign risk affecting mining investment in Mongolia
3 November 2008
A Closer Look at Cartel Criminalisation- practical implications under the current Bill
3 November 2008
IN BRIEF - Executive remuneration: Termination Benefits Bill passed
1 November 2008
Australia's New Defence Ministers
30 November 2007
The C7 decision and mega litigation: Kerry Stokes says "game on" to rivals
30 November 2007
Developments in regulation
30 November 2007
International news
30 November 2007
5 things you need to know
30 November 2007
In brief
30 November 2007
Our publications
30 November 2007
Mallesons voted IP Firm of the Year
29 November 2007
Kevin 07 - What now with WorkChoices
26 November 2007
ALRC Privacy Review
23 November 2007
Mallesons a winner at the 2007 EOWA Awards
21 November 2007
A review of Labor’s workplace health and safety policy
19 November 2007
Victorian road laws to reduce driver fatigue
19 November 2007
Mallesons advises Gindalbie on landmark power supply contract
16 November 2007
Mallesons advises Primary Health Care on Symbion buyout
12 November 2007
Mallesons advises Lion Nathan on $325m acquisition of J Boag and Son
12 November 2007
Coalition announces further workplace reforms
8 November 2007
Workplace Ombudsman's approach to fairnest test
2 November 2007
Western Australian Bill to protect young and vulnerable workers
2 November 2007
Employer allowed to transfer from state to federal award
2 November 2007
Mallesons advises Xstrata in $3.1 billion takeover of Jubilee
2 November 2007
Executive responsibility
1 November 2007
Undocumented rights issues
1 November 2007
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 - Liability of CEO’s
1 November 2007
Executive liability for continuous disclosure violations
1 November 2007
Executive director liability - lessons from Vines
1 November 2007
Workplace agreement not void even though employer misled employees
1 November 2007
More than $400,000 in damages awarded in discrimination and harassment case
1 November 2007
Confidentiality obligation supports grant of injunctive relief of non-solicitation
1 November 2007
Law Reform Commission recommends removing employee records exemption from Privacy Act
1 November 2007
Refusal of leave to attend rally breaches freedom of association laws
1 November 2007
Employer applied duress to casual workers to enter into AWAs
1 November 2007
Our publications
30 November 2006
Five things you need to know - joint ventures
30 November 2006
In brief
30 November 2006
Bait advertising- a refresher
30 November 2006
Giving undertakings to the ACCC in merger reviews
30 November 2006
International news
30 November 2006
WorkChoices - status report
29 November 2006
Consumer Affairs Victoria taskforce cracks down on unfair terms in consumer contracts - 28 November 2006
28 November 2006
No title for this page
28 November 2006
Hidden gaps in D&O insurance
28 November 2006
Mallesons advises Carter Holt Harvey on Plantation Timber Products sale
28 November 2006
A round up of the United Nations Climate Change Conference - 27 November 2006
24 November 2006
China opens RMB retail business to foreign banks from 11 December 2006
22 November 2006
Best practice in IT contract and project management
20 November 2006
China’s first anti-money laundering law is scheduled to take effect on 1 January
20 November 2006
The new formal merger clearance process available for complex mergers - 23 November 2006
20 November 2006
What does the National Greenhouse Emissions Trading
15 November 2006
The Stern Review: how does Australia measure up?
15 November 2006
Clean Development Mechanism: carbon capture and storage, mechanisms and criticisms in the lead up to UN Climate Change conference
15 November 2006
More “fine tuning” to WorkChoices 14 November 2006
14 November 2006
At the forefront of Australia-China clean energy business development
9 November 2006
Mallesons closes landmark China commercial mortgage-backed securitisation deal
9 November 2006
ASX recommends listed trusts improve corporate governance reporting
2 November 2006
Court grants interim injunction to prevent infringement of drug patent - 2 November 2006
2 November 2006
Revised Anti-Money Laundering Bill introduced into Parliament
2 November 2006
Change to trade mark law: register your interest
1 November 2006
Fair Pay Commission hands down first minimum wage decision
1 November 2006
Common law deeds containing prohibited content may not necessarily mean failure to genuinely try to reach agreement
1 November 2006
Warning to all company directors: CEO prosecuted over workplace fatality
1 November 2006
Mere assertion that staff costs are unsustainable not a genuine operational reason
1 November 2006
New requirements for documentation of outwards treaty reinsurance
29 November 2005
Changes coming to consumer credit law
25 November 2005
ACCC v Chaste - resale price maintenance
25 November 2005
In brief
25 November 2005
Apco Service Stations Pty Ltd v ACCC: it's hard to get a fix
25 November 2005
International news
25 November 2005
Our publications
25 November 2005
Five things you need to know . . . third line forcing
25 November 2005
Simplification of limitation periods for bringing actions in Western Australia
24 November 2005
Proportionate liability in Queensland: are your claims affected?
22 November 2005
New ASIC policy for non-cash payment facilities
21 November 2005
WorkChoices - armageddon or nirvana?
17 November 2005
Comparison of dispute resolution options
11 November 2005
New rules for income tax treatment of some asset financing arrangements
4 November 2005
Patents: the person skilled in the art is a hypothetical person
3 November 2005
PPP infrastructure tax reform
3 November 2005
Major cases for this quarter
3 November 2005
Legislation update
3 November 2005
New South Wales Department of Commerce - Contractor Best Practice Accreditation Scheme 2005-2007
3 November 2005
New OHS legislation in NSW to cover dangerous goods
3 November 2005
Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) update
3 November 2005
Summary of the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005
3 November 2005
No title for this page
2 November 2005
New workplace relations legislation introduced this week
2 November 2005
Victorian workplace privacy report released
2 November 2005
Supermarket chain fined for failing to enforce anti-robbery policies
2 November 2005
Part 47 Civil Aviation Safety Regulations - change to transition arrangements
2 November 2005
October
Dodd-Frank or Asian century? In Australia, softly softly catchee derivative
31 October 2012
Death of the Development Control Plan?
29 October 2012
World's first Sino-Western law firm welcomes Asian Century White Paper, but says it's now time for action
28 October 2012
"Australia in the Asian Century" White Paper. A bold plan - now we need to act
28 October 2012
A welcome respite for Australian financial institutions: IRS extends key FATCA due diligence, reporting and withholding dates
25 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises CPPIB on its $436m investment into AMP Capital Retail Trust
25 October 2012
Treasury releases options paper for the reform of trust taxation – Some new developments, but no clear direction as yet
24 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons Attracts Top Private Equity Player - Mark McNamara Joins the firm as Head of Private Equity
24 October 2012
ASIC outlines approach to FoFA codes and compliance
23 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons strengthens African experience with role on Discovery Metals takeover
23 October 2012
Regulator - October 2012
23 October 2012
Employee Relations & Safety Update October 2012
22 October 2012
Tranche 4 of Stronger Super released
18 October 2012
Continuous disclosure: The 5 things you need to know today about the new ASX guidance
17 October 2012
Mandatory data security breach reporting in Australia - discussion paper seeks views by 23 November 2012
17 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons supports aspiring students
17 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises DBP Group on its A$155 million debt facility
15 October 2012
Review of capital standards for general insurers - APRA responds to submissions and releases final prudential standards
12 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Algeco Scotman Group's US$3.4 billion acquisition and debt refinancing
12 October 2012
PJC reports on Further MySuper Measures Bill
10 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Ausdrill on $550 million refinancing
9 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts for QR National on its Selective Share Buy-back
8 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons' Hong Kong dispute resolution team boosts its insurance litigation practice with lateral hire
8 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Origin Energy's landmark $2.4 billion debt raising
8 October 2012
CIETAC Hong Kong arbitration centre opens
4 October 2012
APRA releases MySuper authorisation and transition materials
4 October 2012
Extensive grandfathering for benefits given by platform operators
3 October 2012
Benefits banned under FoFA: proposed ASIC guidance
2 October 2012
FATCA: What an Intergovernmental Agreement could mean for Australia
2 October 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Australia Post on freight agreements with Qantas
2 October 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials October 2012
2 October 2012
PDS requirements loosened for telephone insurance sales
31 October 2011
Australian first: Mallesons signs legal outsourcing agreement with leading global provider, Integreon
27 October 2011
Hong Kong Competition Law Update: Concessions in a push towards the finish line
26 October 2011
Proposed new rules for tax losses for certain infrastructure projects
26 October 2011
Insurance and Reinsurance Update October 2011
25 October 2011
PHIAC consults on regulation of corporate transactions
25 October 2011
New opportunities for off-market share buy-backs - draft legislation released
21 October 2011
Mallesons acts on Catalyst acquisition financing
21 October 2011
New rules for China’s wealth management sector lay groundwork for big changes
19 October 2011
Workplace and Employee Relations Update October 2011
19 October 2011
Mallesons backs aspiring students
18 October 2011
Mallesons advises Super Retail Group on $610m acquisition of Rebel Group Ltd
17 October 2011
First FOFA Bill introduced
14 October 2011
China’s labour revolution continues: Rules on participation in social insurance by foreigners employed in China released
13 October 2011
PPSA start date - more flexibility
12 October 2011
Mallesons advises APA and AGL consortium on Diamantina power station
11 October 2011
DMP Mine Safety Roadshow 2011 - what you need to know
10 October 2011
Regulator October 2011
10 October 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials October 2011
10 October 2011
European Regulator October 2011
10 October 2011
PIF revisited - No right not to be diluted
7 October 2011
Strategic cropping land protection regime fast-tracked
6 October 2011
Mallesons advises Northern Territory Government on Correctional Precinct PPP
6 October 2011
Mallesons acts on US$3bn acquisition financing
5 October 2011
Latest developments with the Minerals Resource Rent Tax
4 October 2011
Mallesons’ commitment to greater efficiency in international arbitration
30 October 2010
Recent developments in commercial & international arbitration - reform of the arbitration landscape in Australia
30 October 2010
International Arbitration update - Q4 2010
29 October 2010
Class Action Quarter 4 2010
28 October 2010
Consumer survey not misleading
28 October 2010
A stitch in time
28 October 2010
Australia’s new resource tax regimes
27 October 2010
Down to Earth Quarter 4 2010 Special AMPLA edition
27 October 2010
Insurance and reinsurance update - November 2010
27 October 2010
Long arm of UK Bribery Act can reach Australia
27 October 2010
Happy NES Year!
27 October 2010
ASIC takes further action on placements
27 October 2010
Mallesons wins sixth CFO Award
22 October 2010
New MIT tax rules
18 October 2010
Regulator October 2010
17 October 2010
Tighter restriction on pre-IPO investments in Hong Kong
15 October 2010
Government re-introduces access to share registers and market offences laws into Parliament
13 October 2010
Consequential loss exclusions: beware!
11 October 2010
New grounds in NSW to challenge decisions made by adjudicators
11 October 2010
Unconditional bank guarantees: not always a done deal
11 October 2010
Construction Insights
11 October 2010
New environmental monitoring powers - new levies likely
8 October 2010
Mallesons boosts Perth practice with new partner hire
6 October 2010
Changes to practice at the Australian Patent Office
5 October 2010
English Court of Appeal upholds election of multiple jurisdictions
5 October 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - October 2010
1 October 2010
Executive remuneration - some curious ideas from the Productivity Commission & the Senate
30 October 2009
China’s financial market reforms not stalled by the GFC
30 October 2009
Has the RMBS market been given enough of a helping hand?
30 October 2009
Superannuation system in the melting pot again
30 October 2009
The devil’s in the detail - unfair contracts legislation
30 October 2009
Government proposes to delay unfair terms commencement
30 October 2009
Changes to Victorian land tax penalties
30 October 2009
Regulator - October 2009
30 October 2009
Mallesons acts on $700m ING Industrial Fund capital raising
29 October 2009
Mallesons advises on new single bookbuild capital raisings
28 October 2009
Mallesons advises IAG on A$550m RES restructure
23 October 2009
Proposed amendments to taxation of employee equity schemes - release of Bills
22 October 2009
Appeal decision - Litigation funding and managed investment scheme regulation
20 October 2009
Contribution of the not-for-profit sector - Productivity Commission draft report released
19 October 2009
Octaviar, round 3 - the saga continues. What should we do now?
19 October 2009
Regulatory investigation and waiver of privilege - ASIC v Lindberg
16 October 2009
Octaviar - the saga continues: appeal to the High Court
16 October 2009
Government announces first stage of privacy reforms
14 October 2009
Mallesons tops Q3 league tables
9 October 2009
Banks’ reputational risk can no longer be handled just by marketing departments
7 October 2009
Mallesons acts for CHAMP on US$655m sale of United Malt Holdings
6 October 2009
China's competition regulator imposes conditions on two proposed mergers under the AML
6 October 2009
Mallesons makes it three in a row at 2009 CFO Awards
2 October 2009
Mallesons acts for 13 lead managers on CBA PERLS V
2 October 2009
Draft short selling disclosure regulations released
2 October 2009
Mallesons acts on Campbell Brothers capital raising
1 October 2009
Full Federal Court strikes down claims to salts of enantiomer - Plavix Patent invalid
1 October 2009
Treasury modelling - to be amended
30 October 2008
Guidance on notification of circumstances clauses in claims-made insurance policies
30 October 2008
Tax review of managed investment trust arrangements
29 October 2008
The Financial Claims Scheme and General Insurers
28 October 2008
Cartelists Closer to the Clink
28 October 2008
Mallesons wins its fourth CFO Award
25 October 2008
High Court win for suppliers of products capable of being used to infringe patents
21 October 2008
Competition expert joins Mallesons’ Shanghai office
21 October 2008
Mallesons wins at 2008 Asian Mergers and Acquisitions Awards
16 October 2008
Australian government releases deposit guarantee legislation
15 October 2008
Prior use grace period - an anomoly for divisional applications
15 October 2008
Purchase of RMS - AOFM operational notice
14 October 2008
SFC approval of structured products
10 October 2008
Dispute resolution
7 October 2008
Banking and finance
7 October 2008
Projects and construction
7 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
7 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
7 October 2008
Projects and construction
7 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
7 October 2008
Dispute resolution
7 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
7 October 2008
Banking and finance
7 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
7 October 2008
Banking and finance
7 October 2008
Projects and construction
7 October 2008
Dispute resolution
7 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
7 October 2008
Projects and construction
7 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
7 October 2008
Dispute resolution
7 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
7 October 2008
Banking and finance
7 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
7 October 2008
Banking and finance
7 October 2008
Projects and construction
7 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
7 October 2008
Dispute resolution
7 October 2008
Projects and construction
7 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
7 October 2008
Dispute resolution
7 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
7 October 2008
Banking and finance
7 October 2008
"Arising from"? Application of policy exclusion
6 October 2008
DOFI legislation goes live
6 October 2008
Special Counsel appointments
6 October 2008
Expanding practice in Asia
6 October 2008
ICA reform update
6 October 2008
Implementation of RG 126
6 October 2008
The Financial Claims Scheme
6 October 2008
Reinsurance recoveries: McGrath v Riddell
6 October 2008
Recent guidance on proportionate liability
6 October 2008
Known circumstances: CGU v Porthouse
6 October 2008
Allstate Explorations NL v QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd
6 October 2008
Projects and construction
3 October 2008
Dispute resolution
3 October 2008
Intellectual property, information technology and trade practices
3 October 2008
Property, planning and environment
3 October 2008
Banking and finance
3 October 2008
Legislative amendments to restore the tax treatment of rights issues
3 October 2008
EFT Code consultation paper - submissions due 8 December 2008
3 October 2008
National consumer credit regulation: 18-24 months and national consumer law
2 October 2008
Taxation of Financial Arrangements: new exposure draft legislation released
1 October 2008
Can an employer enforce restraints during gardening leave?
1 October 2008
Commission's power to vary pre-WorkChoices agreements
1 October 2008
Six months' pay awarded for unfair dismissal in lieu of reinstatement
1 October 2008
Other items of interest
1 October 2008
Fiona Trust decision (and the breadth of arbitration clauses) affirmed by the House of Lords
30 October 2007
In Brief
30 October 2007
Jurisdiction in investment treaty arbitration (1): Fraport v The Philippines
30 October 2007
Mallesons News
30 October 2007
Jurisdiction in investment treaty arbitration (2): the Occidental Exploration case revisited
30 October 2007
Interfering with arbitration or supporting it? A recent case study from India
30 October 2007
Robert Milliner re-elected to Business Council of Australia Board
25 October 2007
Court adopts agreed penalty in Comcare prosecution
22 October 2007
State OHS victimisation provisions immune from WorkChoices
22 October 2007
Company and its directors fined for obvious and foreseeable risks to trespassers at construction site
22 October 2007
Personal meeting held in public place unreasonable
22 October 2007
New Developments
22 October 2007
Changes to search results requirements - 23 October 2007
22 October 2007
Mallesons advises Mitsubishi in iron ore joint venture
19 October 2007
Legislation to be passed to validate Mine Expansion following challenge by Queensland Conservation Council - 19 October 2007
18 October 2007
Emissions trading: Early abatement incentives, how do they work?- 19 October 2007
18 October 2007
Pricing and bundling in the spotlight - 16 October 2007
16 October 2007
Mallesons wins prestigious 2007 CFO Award
15 October 2007
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Bill 2007 introduced
8 October 2007
Current status of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 (Cwlth) and inclusion of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
8 October 2007
Ministerial discretion under the Mining Act 1978 (WA)
8 October 2007
Australia's uranium industry
8 October 2007
Changes to Procedures in the Western Australian Warden’s Court
8 October 2007
Geothermal Energy
8 October 2007
Mallesons congratulates partner on new ASIC role
5 October 2007
Minister's decision upheld - no Commonwealth environmental approval required for Anvil Hill Project - 4 October 2007
3 October 2007
High court endorses need for regulatory certainty in access regulation
3 October 2007
Undocumented Rights Issues and Non-traditional Rights Issues - ASIC Relief Update - 2 October 2007
2 October 2007
D&O insurance: paying the premium
27 October 2006
Chemeq and Jubilee: some judicial guidance on continuous disclosure
27 October 2006
ASIC v Vines: hefty penalties for breach of duty by company executives
27 October 2006
Whitlam v NRMA: indemnity for costs in defamation proceedings
27 October 2006
New South Wales Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme (GGAS) extended - 25 October 2006
25 October 2006
Major amendments to Australian competition law
20 October 2006
ANZTPA second round consultation begins - 19 October 2006
19 October 2006
Regulation of sponsors - harsher penalties and suspension periods
18 October 2006
Key media ownership reforms passed - 18 October 2006
18 October 2006
Changes to the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) - 18 October 2006
18 October 2006
Legal Provisions
18 October 2006
How will the new regulations supporting the Renewable Energy Law work in practice?
18 October 2006
AWB & Privilege - The Lessons to be Learned
17 October 2006
No title for this page
16 October 2006
New APRA Prudential Standards on Outsourcing
11 October 2006
Hong Kong prospectus regime - appeasing the market consensus
11 October 2006
Doing defence business in Australia
10 October 2006
Employer fails to show that terminations due to genuine operational reasons
5 October 2006
ACTU releases its vision for industrial relations system based on collective bargaining
5 October 2006
Provoked employee reinstated following termination for allegedly punching passenger
5 October 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques wins further accolades in Hong Kong
4 October 2006
Hong Kong REITs can invest in global property, but subject to greater disclosure/management obligations
28 October 2005
Energetech v Sides Engineering & Anor [2005] NSWSC 801
28 October 2005
Hometeam Constructions Pty Ltd v McCauley [2005] NSWCA 303
28 October 2005
Poulet Frais Pty Ltd v The Silver Fox Company Pty Ltd [2005] FCAFC 131
28 October 2005
Kane Constructions Pty Ltd v Sopov [2005] VSC 237
28 October 2005
Laser Sonics Pty Limited V Prynew Pty Limited & Anor [2005] NSWSC 937
28 October 2005
Family provisions test case 2005
1 October 2005
Industrial relations reform
1 October 2005
Indirect discrimination case to go to the High Court
1 October 2005
Employer justified in sacking employee for breach of workplace policies
1 October 2005
Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005 (Cth) now in force
1 October 2005
Restructure invalid and in breach of the freedom of association provisions
1 October 2005
September
Certain exploration permits and authorities to prospect are now dutiable property in Queensland
28 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Mirvac on Old Treasury Building divestment
28 September 2012
Class Action - Q3 2012
28 September 2012
The wind is shifting in native title
27 September 2012
Passporting licensing relief amended for reporting significant investigations to ASIC
26 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Buru Energy on $40 million institutional placement
26 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Suncorp on $350 million capital raising
25 September 2012
ASIC consults on the content requirements of registered managed investment scheme constitutions
24 September 2012
US and UK sign first FATCA intergovernmental agreement
21 September 2012
Global and local worlds unite to build the legal capacity of organisations in PNG
21 September 2012
The Landscape - Spring 2012
21 September 2012
Federal Court finds for investors in first CDO class action
21 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Focus Minerals on Share Subscription Deed with Shandong Gold
20 September 2012
High Court’s Pilbara decision – still no winner
19 September 2012
Further streamlining regulatory reforms in Queensland
19 September 2012
ASX releases draft amendments to the ASX Listing Rules to enhance disclosure requirements for mining and oil & gas companies
19 September 2012
Guide to takeovers in Australia
17 September 2012
Full Federal Court holds that GST benefit is “attributable” to a choice under the GST Law
17 September 2012
Passporting relief no longer requires six monthly reporting
17 September 2012
Commence and complete fees - policy promise about-face
17 September 2012
Restrictive Covenants are clobbered
14 September 2012
Information Technology Update - September 2012
14 September 2012
Alumni e-Brief - September 2012
13 September 2012
New South Wales: Strategic Regional Land Use Policy
13 September 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials September 2012
13 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Glencore on two strategic transactions
11 September 2012
Safety (e)ssentials - September 2012
11 September 2012
Effect of liquidator’s disclaimer of a lease
7 September 2012
The Australian impact of the Apple v. Samsung decision
7 September 2012
Relief for employers - High Court has today unanimously ruled that there is no need to search for an "unconscious" reason in adverse action claims
7 September 2012
The hidden cost of long-term landlord/tenant relationships
6 September 2012
Share and share alike? Sharing of information with, and between, regulators
6 September 2012
Andrews v ANZ – the High Court and the doctrine of Penalties
6 September 2012
Sensible approach by Treasurer in the Cubbie Group decision
5 September 2012
Commercial Arbitration in Western Australia: reformed and modernised
4 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons appoints top China specialist
4 September 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on CBA's PERLS VI hybrid offer
3 September 2012
AgriThinking - Spring 2012
1 September 2012
Safe Work Australia releases further model Codes of Practice and interpretive guidelines
30 September 2011
Future of Financial Advice - Second round of legislation released
29 September 2011
Part 3A to be repealed and new regulations to commence on 1 October 2011
29 September 2011
MySuper Core Provisions Draft Bill released
29 September 2011
Prudential standards for superannuation - consultation commences
28 September 2011
Update on HKEx’s guidance for listing of Chapter 21 Investment Companies - September 2011
27 September 2011
Mallesons attracts key players in the Asian market
27 September 2011
Be alert: Industry alerts can impact your safety obligations
26 September 2011
Mallesons strikes seventh win at the CFO awards
26 September 2011
State and Crown immunity in Hong Kong: practical considerations in selecting and drafting disputes clauses
23 September 2011
Mallesons acts on breakthrough agribusiness deal
23 September 2011
Government introduces paid parental leave scheme
23 September 2011
Mallesons backs world first unsupported return trek to the South Pole
21 September 2011
Stronger Super lnformation Pack released
21 September 2011
Changes to Hong Kong’s professional investor rules - a practical insight
16 September 2011
ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
15 September 2011
Government tables carbon tax legislation
14 September 2011
Legal and regulatory developments in Australia September 2011
14 September 2011
Legal and regulatory developments in Australia - September 2011
14 September 2011
Metcash: ACCC takes on more cases where the outcome is less certain
12 September 2011
How to protect your brand from XXX cybersquatters
9 September 2011
Mallesons signs with UN to support gender diversity and equality
9 September 2011
Cradle to Grave: Manufacturers and importers to be responsible for full product lifecycle
8 September 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials September 2011
7 September 2011
New APRA guidance for superannuation trustees on the contribution, benefit accrual and payment standards
2 September 2011
Centro penalties decision
1 September 2011
Mallesons acts on major domestic bond issue
28 September 2010
Renminbi products and services in Hong Kong: opportunities and challenges
28 September 2010
Last chance to comment: Treasury consults on draft regulations to the Australian Consumer Law
27 September 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials September 2010
27 September 2010
Competition Quarterly Update - September 2010
25 September 2010
Mallesons acts on approved $2.7 billion bid for Healthscope
24 September 2010
Managed Investment Trusts: the new tax definition
24 September 2010
Mallesons acts on Spark capital raising and “top-hat” restructure
23 September 2010
Mallesons assists Alinta with debt restructure
21 September 2010
E-commerce and vending machines added to foreign-invested sale channels in China
21 September 2010
Mallesons adds to gold rush of deals
17 September 2010
Mallesons acts on first sport infrastructure PPP
15 September 2010
Reminder: ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
14 September 2010
To deed or not to deed - the Court of Appeal hands down decision
14 September 2010
Regulator special edition - Federal election decided
12 September 2010
Mallesons solicitor awarded $50,000 scholarship to Oxford
8 September 2010
No Copyright in Newspaper Headlines
7 September 2010
Baxter decision adds to the drip, drip, drip of penalties
2 September 2010
Octaviar - the High Court Appeal - 1 September 2010
1 September 2010
Octaviar - the High Court Appeal
1 September 2010
Mallesons advises on A$450m Lynas capital raising
30 September 2009
China’s revised Insurance Law clarified
30 September 2009
Productivity Commission releases recommendations on executive remuneration
30 September 2009
Reform of the sale of unlisted structured products in Hong Kong - the devil is in the detail
29 September 2009
Australian foreign investment thresholds increased from 22 September 2009
22 September 2009
Telstra encouraged to structurally separate under important telecommunications reforms
22 September 2009
Octaviar - was it all just a bad dream?
21 September 2009
Executive termination benefit laws delayed in senate
18 September 2009
Octaviar decision overturned on appeal
18 September 2009
Regulator - September 2009
17 September 2009
Future regulation of securitisation markets - IOSCO report handed down
17 September 2009
Important role for CDS market recognised by IOSCO report
17 September 2009
Proposed US derivatives legislation is not so novel… to an Australian
17 September 2009
Personal Property Securities - be prepared or risk losing out
17 September 2009
Consumer credit protection - a process in need of reform
17 September 2009
United Kingdom Office of Fair Trading Discussion Paper on wider use of director disqualification orders in competition law case
17 September 2009
IN BRIEF - Executive Remuneration & Employee Share Schemes
17 September 2009
UK Companies Act 2006: final implementation 1 October 2009
17 September 2009
UK Companies Act 2006: final implementation 1 October 2009
17 September 2009
Draft transitional provisions for proposed ESS amendments released
16 September 2009
Construction Update - Spring 2009
15 September 2009
Reporting requirements for dealing with UFIs and in atypical risks
15 September 2009
Mallesons plays key role in carbon trading documents
14 September 2009
Lenders Mortgage Insurance - Increased hardship threshold to apply to existing credit contracts
14 September 2009
The Senate Committee Report on the unfair terms bill - Are insurance contracts in or out?
11 September 2009
“One-off” sexual harassment provided valid basis for summary dismissal
10 September 2009
Compensation for employee dismissed in breach of grievance procedure
10 September 2009
Employer ordered to delay ballot on non-union collective agreement
10 September 2009
States agree to refer industrial relations powers
10 September 2009
Employee receives compensation for “perceived” harassment
10 September 2009
Australian carbon trading documentation launched
10 September 2009
Providing safe work methods without enforcement is not enough
10 September 2009
Workplace and Employee Relations Update September 2009
10 September 2009
ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
8 September 2009
Contracts of reinsurance are expressly excluded from the Insurance Act 1902 (NSW)
8 September 2009
Contracts of reinsurance are expressly excluded from the Insurance Act 1902 (NSW)
8 September 2009
Mallesons advises on the biggest PPP transaction of the year
7 September 2009
Mallesons acts on ground breaking Opes Prime scheme of arrangement
7 September 2009
Director and executive termination benefits - Government releases final regulations
7 September 2009
No shades of Gray here: Full Federal Court unanimously confirms that inventions generated by academics are not necessarily owned by universities
7 September 2009
First mining decision from the Land and Environment Court
2 September 2009
Mallesons acts for MTM on Melbourne metro train system
1 September 2009
Advisory Council on Intellectual Property releases Interim Report on post-grant patent enforcement strategies
1 September 2009
Extent of knowledge required of persons responsible under safety law
1 September 2009
The University of Sydney v Cadence Australia Pty Limited & Anor [2009] NSWSC 635
1 September 2009
RJ Neller Building Pty Ltd v Kjerulf David Ainsworth [2008] QCA 397
1 September 2009
Tailored Projects P/L v Jedfire P/L [2009] QSC 32
1 September 2009
Fortis Business Holdings LLC v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2009] VSC 274
1 September 2009
Cole Sopov & Anor v Kane Constructions Pty Ltd (No 2) [2009] VSCA 141
1 September 2009
1144 Nepean Hwy Pty Ltd v Leigh Mardon Australasia Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 226 [No. 1]
1 September 2009
Yarraman Pine Pty Ltd v Forestry Plantations Queensland [2009] QCA 102
1 September 2009
Puerto Galera Pty Ltd v JM Kelly (Project Builders) Pty Ltd [2008] QSC 356
1 September 2009
Reporting standards for general insurance groups
1 September 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials - September 2009
1 September 2009
UK Companies Act 2006 - October 2008 implementation - 1 October 2008
30 September 2008
Australian Federal Court affirms netting contract
30 September 2008
Federal Court delivers decision regarding meaning of “absolute entitlement” trust
29 September 2008
Tax ALert - Peter Fogarty
26 September 2008
Tax alert
26 September 2008
In-house counsel rank Mallesons No.1 second year running
26 September 2008
New Mergerds and Acquisitions partner starts in Mallesons’ London office
25 September 2008
Back on track: Pilbara rail access applications to proceed
24 September 2008
"Mortimer Review" of DMO released
24 September 2008
ASIC modifies covered short selling ban
23 September 2008
ASIC bans naked and covered short sales from 22 September
22 September 2008
Mallesons wins Hong Kong Construction Law Firm award for the fifth time
22 September 2008
Government releases further details of IR reforms
17 September 2008
ASX market rule changes for the new AQUA market
16 September 2008
ACCC proposes more roll back of access regulation
16 September 2008
Australia’s National Innovation Report
11 September 2008
Lumbers v W Cook Builders Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) [2008] HCA 27
10 September 2008
Legislation
10 September 2008
Insurance options for insured parties - "noting" versus "named" insured
10 September 2008
New developments
10 September 2008
Major recent cases
10 September 2008
Goninan & Co Ltd v Direct Engineering Services Pty Ltd [No 2] [2008] WASCA 112
10 September 2008
South East Fibre Exports Pty Limited v WGE Pty Limited [2008] 231
10 September 2008
Mallesons shortlisted for global derivatives award
8 September 2008
Reduce carbon by 10% by 2020: Garnaut
5 September 2008
Reminder: ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
5 September 2008
Unlisted property and mortgage trusts - new ASIC Regulatory Guides
3 September 2008
Second stage of award modernisation process commences
3 September 2008
Projects and construction
3 September 2008
Dispute resolution
3 September 2008
Mallesons voted Hong Kong Environmental Firm of the Year
3 September 2008
Government releases discussion paper on creeping acquisitions - 1 September 2008
1 September 2008
Richard Pratt and the ACCC- Criminal sanctions through the back door?
1 September 2008
When is a franchise agreement not a franchise agreement? The High Court clarifies
1 September 2008
In brief
1 September 2008
International news
1 September 2008
Our publications
1 September 2008
Five things you need to know about pre-merger protocol
1 September 2008
Court finds independent contractor agreement unfair, and orders variation
1 September 2008
Employee under investigation validly resigned and cannot claim unfair dismissal
1 September 2008
Demotion for poor literacy constituted indirect racial discrimination
1 September 2008
Other items of interest - carer guidelines and privacy reforms
1 September 2008
Mallesons donates $150,000 to Starlight teen initiative
1 September 2008
UK Companies Act 2006 - the next implementation phase
28 September 2007
China’s New Employment Promotion Law - 25 September 2007
25 September 2007
Mallesons named Hong Kong Construction Law Firm of the Year
25 September 2007
New Construction Safety Regulations in Victoria
21 September 2007
New Developments
21 September 2007
Major cases for this quarter
21 September 2007
“Ultimate control” test under the Commonwealth OH&S Act
21 September 2007
Proportionate Liability - Woods v. De Gabriele and Others considered
21 September 2007
Amendments to Taxation treatment of Asset financing: Division 250 Introduced
21 September 2007
Legislation
21 September 2007
Mallesons kicks off busy IPO season in Hong Kong
21 September 2007
Mallesons’ banking and finance team in Hong Kong recognised as top tier
20 September 2007
Mallesons lawyer recognised in international construction award
20 September 2007
The reciprocal duty of utmost good faith
14 September 2007
Directors successfully defend prosecution under NSW OHS Act
14 September 2007
Injury during basketball was not in the course of employment
14 September 2007
Draft Mine Health and Safety Regulation released for Public Comment
14 September 2007
India's New Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007 - 5 October 2007
14 September 2007
Peekhrst Pty Ltd V Wallace & Anor [2007] QSC 159
14 September 2007
Urgent Consumer Credit Code amendments fast-tracked - 14 September 2007
14 September 2007
Privacy discussion paper released by Australian Law Reform Commission - 14 September 2007
13 September 2007
Parliament poised to amend Section 46 to prohibit predatory pricing - 14 September 2007
12 September 2007
Law firm supports mental health helpline
12 September 2007
Equity Derivatives - new Takeovers Panel draft Guidance Note - 11 September 2007
11 September 2007
Fifty Sixth Taljan Pty Ltd v Dattilo Holdings Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 226
7 September 2007
Federal Court Upholds Xenical Advertising Ban – 3 September 2007
3 September 2007
Labor releases its IR Policy Implementation Plan
3 September 2007
NSW transport industry principal contractors bound by new minimum redundancy obligations
3 September 2007
Unfair dismissal claim rejected - failure to disclose past employment on CV
3 September 2007
Tribunal dismisses discrimination claim on the basis of industrial activity
3 September 2007
Commencement of the e-commerce amendments to the Consumer Credit Code - 29 September 2006
29 September 2006
Australian Capital Territory
29 September 2006
Western Australia
29 September 2006
Victoria
29 September 2006
New South Wales
29 September 2006
Commonwealth
29 September 2006
More “fine tuning” to WorkChoices - 29 September 2006
29 September 2006
China's new energy strategy and its commercial implications for Australian companies
26 September 2006
Pre-emptive rights and the Monto Coal case
26 September 2006
Protections for company directors and officers against liability under mining and petroleum safety legislation
26 September 2006
Changes to Western Australia’s vegetation clearing laws
26 September 2006
The Queensland access regime for natural gas pipeline services
26 September 2006
Purposes for which a Miscellaneous Licence may be granted under the Mining Act 1978 (WA) - Regulation 42(B)
26 September 2006
Contaminated Sites Act 2003 (WA)
26 September 2006
Recent amendments to the Wild Rivers Act 2005 (Qld)
26 September 2006
National Electricity Rules - review of transmission revenue and pricing
26 September 2006
The new WorkChoices record keeping requirements: is your business ready?
21 September 2006
Unrest in Thailand: protecting your investments - 20 September 2006
20 September 2006
Thailand unrest: protecting BlueScope’s investments - 20 September 2006
20 September 2006
In Brief - Damages for moral rights infringements
18 September 2006
Geographical names as trade marks
18 September 2006
Potential High Court review of the test for patentability - Merck v Arrow
18 September 2006
The McBattle over McBrat
18 September 2006
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2006
18 September 2006
The proposed Australian and New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority
18 September 2006
Significant changes to the Trade Marks Act introduced - 15 September 2006
15 September 2006
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2006 passed - 14 September 2006
14 September 2006
Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 2006 passed - 15 September 2006
14 September 2006
Use of green and gold by BP defeats its colour trademark application for green - 12 September 2006
12 September 2006
Proposed changes to widen the Takeovers Panel’s powers - 13 September 2006
12 September 2006
Legislation
8 September 2006
New developments
8 September 2006
Construction withholding tax - New ATO Practice Statement
8 September 2006
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment (Amendment) Act 2006 (Vic)
8 September 2006
Occupational Health & Safety update
8 September 2006
Major recent cases
8 September 2006
Latest developments in clean energy - 5 September 2006
5 September 2006
Constructive dismissal - jumped or pushed?
1 September 2006
Victorian privacy reforms limited to washrooms and toilets
1 September 2006
Sacking of GM for allowing son to use company cars justified
1 September 2006
Senate Inquiry into the Independent Contractors Bill recommends keeping state protections for outworkers
1 September 2006
Meridian Retail Pty Ltd v Australian Unity Retail Network Pty Ltd [2006] VSC 223
1 September 2006
Client service noted
23 September 2005
August
King & Wood Mallesons launches Compass 2012 – a report on the current issues and challenges facing Australian corporate counsel
31 August 2012
A new Australian investment fund vehicle?
30 August 2012
Regulator - August 2012
29 August 2012
ALRC releases Issues Paper on ‘Copyright and the Digital Economy’
24 August 2012
GST margin scheme and subdivided land: exposure draft released
23 August 2012
For directors and lenders in insolvency, for whom does the Bell toll?
21 August 2012
Fixing Australia's Renewable Energy Target
21 August 2012
OHS Harmonisation: WA public consultation period now open
17 August 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on $1.2 billion Spotless acquisition
17 August 2012
Recognising the importance of child rights advocacy - 2012 Children's Law Awards winners announced
17 August 2012
Contract Law Update - August 2012
15 August 2012
Key Facts Sheet – exposure draft released
13 August 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises BlueScope Steel on US$1.36 joint venture
13 August 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Ascendas Group on S$385m IPO
13 August 2012
ASIC releases consultation papers on FoFA reforms
10 August 2012
AWB case highlights concerns for directors in conducting business in high risk markets
10 August 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises APA Group on its $350 million hybrid notes offer
10 August 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials August 2012
9 August 2012
King & Wood Mallesons Bolsters Real Estate, Construction and Environment Practice with Star Hire
7 August 2012
Employee Relations & Safety Update August 2012
7 August 2012
Insurance and Reinsurance Update August 2012
7 August 2012
Queensland Government forges ahead with resource sector reforms – impacts on the CSG industry
6 August 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises RREEF Real Estate on further Australian investment
6 August 2012
Fair Work legislation review
3 August 2012
Liability For User Generated Content on Facebook
2 August 2012
When does ‘may’ mean ‘must’ in a dispute resolution clause?
2 August 2012
Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) - first round of legislation released
29 August 2011
Australian in-house legal teams under more pressure than ever before
26 August 2011
Workplace and Employee Relations Update August 2011
26 August 2011
First steps to a carbon price: Parliament passes the Carbon Farming Initiative
25 August 2011
New R&D Tax Credit passed by Parliament
25 August 2011
Metcrash: ACCC fails in its attempt to block Metcash/Franklins merger
25 August 2011
New South Wales Government postpones implementation of mandatory pre-litigation requirements
24 August 2011
Right to contribution: is a contractual liability to indemnify coordinate with an insurer’s? Final instalment!
23 August 2011
Regulator - August 2011
23 August 2011
Successful appeal of opposition but patent claims narrowed by Commissioner of Patents
22 August 2011
Competition Quarterly Q3 2011
17 August 2011
Information Technology Update - August 2011
17 August 2011
Interim investment management regime and FIN 48 solution for foreign funds announced
16 August 2011
Mallesons advises on Palisade Investment Partners acquisition of Tasmanian Gas Pipeline
16 August 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials August 2011
10 August 2011
Real Estate Insights - August 2011
9 August 2011
Mallesons wins six-year legal battle for Bodum
8 August 2011
Pharmaceuticals - copyright in PIs and indirect patent infringement
4 August 2011
Immunity for sovereigns: when is the sovereign or a foreign state immune from suit or enforcement in Hong Kong?
3 August 2011
SASAC new administrative measures administering SOEs’ foreign investments 国资委新法规规范央企海外投资
1 August 2011
Practical implications of the new requirements for payment of dividends
27 August 2010
Product-Safety: ACCC releases draft guidelines on new mandatory notifications of death & serious injury incidents
27 August 2010
Mallesons partner drives two M&A deals
26 August 2010
Mallesons acts on first retail bond offer under ASIC’s new rules
25 August 2010
Boosting foreign investment in China: State Council tells ministries to roll up their sleeves
25 August 2010
China’s antitrust tigers grow teeth
25 August 2010
China finalises new court guidelines on disputes involving foreign investment
24 August 2010
Regulator - Federal election edition
21 August 2010
Victoria takes steps to fill the climate change void in new bill
19 August 2010
Outsourcing to China?
19 August 2010
Mallesons acts on $102m Photon capital raising
18 August 2010
Revised UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules have commenced
17 August 2010
Hong Kong's Civil Justice Reform in Review
17 August 2010
Managed investment trusts: election into capital treatment
16 August 2010
China issues new rules on investments by insurers
13 August 2010
China makes secured financing easier
9 August 2010
Debunking some myths about the Australian foreign investment regime
9 August 2010
A groundbreaking High Court win for Mallesons pro bono team
6 August 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials August 2010
1 August 2010
Workplace and Employee Relations Update August 2010
1 August 2010
Mallesons Information Technology Update - August 2010
1 August 2010
Reinsurance is not liability insurance
30 August 2009
Access to insurance policies for mediation
30 August 2009
Professional indemnity insurance for credit licensees
30 August 2009
When is an insured eligible to a refund for insurance duty?
30 August 2009
Amending pleadings before or during trial
30 August 2009
Private health insurance: observations following the release of the NHHRC Final Report
30 August 2009
Asia insights: Transfer of state-ownership of insurance companies
30 August 2009
Asia insights: Anti-monopoly notification thresholds for insurers
30 August 2009
Asia insights: Chinese banks closer to investing into JV insurance companies
30 August 2009
Regulatory update
30 August 2009
Some recent professional liability cases
30 August 2009
Tribunal grants Telstra exemption from access obligations
28 August 2009
Bill introduced to amend Australia's Foreign Investment Regime
26 August 2009
Cooper Review: phased consultation begins
25 August 2009
Changes to Australian IWT for debt instruments issued by the Commonwealth, States, Territories and their authorities
24 August 2009
Tax issues pending Bamford appeal: ATO releases Practice Statement
21 August 2009
James Hardie: former directors banned and penalised
20 August 2009
Mallesons advises Morgan Stanley $115m Photon Group capital raising
19 August 2009
China finalises rules for consumer finance companies
19 August 2009
Climate change principles to be entrenched in planning and development for SEQ
19 August 2009
PE Investments in the PRC: bumpy path to foreign-invested Renminbi Funds
19 August 2009
Mallesons advises Challenger on $385m mortgage business sale
18 August 2009
ASIC proposes radical reforms
18 August 2009
Regulator - August 2009
14 August 2009
Banning commissions - a crystal ball?
14 August 2009
The end of the Australian funds management industry as we know it?
14 August 2009
The GFC and hedge funds - What does the future hold?
14 August 2009
Further regulation of advice and distribution - What can we expect?
14 August 2009
Changes to the National Consumer Credit Protection regime
14 August 2009
Proposed amendments to taxation of employee share schemes: release of Exposure Draft
14 August 2009
Access arrangements under the Mining Act: the Caroona Project experience
13 August 2009
Employee share schemes: impact of the Share Capital Tainting Rules
12 August 2009
Chinese regulator issues new rules to regulate derivatives transactions
10 August 2009
Mallesons' Capital Markets and Banking teams named as Australia's best
7 August 2009
Mallesons advises Macquarie Bank on $92m Catalpa mine financing
6 August 2009
Government announces options paper to tackle legacy financial products
5 August 2009
Foreign investment in Australia made easier
5 August 2009
Lehman Brothers’ priority provisions upheld
5 August 2009
Loss roll-over for merging superannuation funds
4 August 2009
Upsetting the small business apple cart - how the unfair terms regime has left small business out in the cold
1 August 2009
International news
1 August 2009
In brief
1 August 2009
Section 46 back in the courts - ACCC v Cabcharge
1 August 2009
Takaful: can it be done in Australia?
1 August 2009
Competition Quarterly Update - August 2009
1 August 2009
Non-admitted insurance in Australia
1 August 2009
Analysis of recent cases on double insurance
1 August 2009
Third party access to corporate insurance policies
1 August 2009
The application of “approved product list” exclusions in financial services insurance policies
1 August 2009
Insurance and Reinsurance Update - August 2009
1 August 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials August 2009
1 August 2009
ACCC grants Telstra exemption from access obligations
28 August 2008
Mutual Recognition Agreement between the US and Australia
27 August 2008
Voluntary Guide to Handling Personal Information Security Breaches released
27 August 2008
The definition of ‘innovative step’ - a judicial first
26 August 2008
China's merger control laws - an event of Olympic proportions
22 August 2008
Mallesons leads nominations at Asian Mergerds and Acquisitions Awards
22 August 2008
Enantiomer claims fail; salt claims stand
21 August 2008
ATO changes view on GST and residential development costs
20 August 2008
The National Consumer Framework
18 August 2008
About Us
18 August 2008
Consecutive nature of stoppages doesn't render them unprotected industrial action
14 August 2008
Court fines employee for failing to provide sufficient notice of resignation
14 August 2008
The teacher and the doctor: two recent cases on the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence
14 August 2008
Employer penalised for secret deal with union
14 August 2008
Employer found to have terminated employment, notwithstanding employee's absence
14 August 2008
Employers must afford occupational health and safety protections to foreign workers
14 August 2008
Mallesons extends Mergers and Acquisitions and banking capabilities in London office
13 August 2008
Common knowledge or not? Full Court decides.
12 August 2008
Major privacy reforms proposed by ALRC - 11 August 2008
11 August 2008
Launch of the ALRC's Privacy Report
11 August 2008
Confirmation of product rationalisation
8 August 2008
Climate change impacts and planning controls
7 August 2008
Section 1017E period for holding application money
6 August 2008
Australian tax system review - Treasury Discussion Paper issued
6 August 2008
Limited scope for patent non-infringement declarations
6 August 2008
Key findings of the ACCC's grocery inquiry
6 August 2008
Who's suing who?
4 August 2008
Electronic discovery developments
4 August 2008
Mallesons partner appointed to NSW Supreme Court
4 August 2008
Court fines employee for failing to provide sufficient notice
1 August 2008
Dismissal for racial slurs not harsh, unjust or unreasonable
1 August 2008
Increase in Federal minimum wage rates - effective from October 2008
1 August 2008
People location software wins international award
1 August 2008
New Amendments Allow ACCC to Share Information
31 August 2007
International news
31 August 2007
Our publications
31 August 2007
Five things you need to know about collective bargaining
31 August 2007
AUSTRAC clarifies treatment of securities dealing and other AML/CTF Act developments
31 August 2007
High Court rejects derivative Crown immunity for companies dealing with State procurement entities: ACCC v Baxter [2007] HCA 38
31 August 2007
China passes Anti-Monopoly Law - 31 August 2007
31 August 2007
The Demise of the Equitable Lien for Insolvency Practitioners' Fees and Costs?
27 August 2007
Westpac Cheque Law Seminar: CORE PRINCIPLES OF CHEQUE LAW - 16 August 2007
23 August 2007
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Bill 2007 introduced - 24 August 2007
21 August 2007
Commonwealth OHS Legislation
16 August 2007
New Victorian Health & Safety Regulations
16 August 2007
China’s highest court rules on the choice of law for foreign-related contracts - 15 August 2007
15 August 2007
Ice TV succeeds in compilation copyright case - 14 August 2007
13 August 2007
AML/CTF Act Tranche 2 - Will you be covered? - 14 August 2007
13 August 2007
Publication: ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
3 August 2007
Workplace Relations Fact Sheet
1 August 2007
Two decisions on “genuine operational reasons”
1 August 2007
Increase in federal minimum wage rates - effective from October 2007
1 August 2007
High Court gives litigation funders the green light: Campbells Cash and Carry Pty Limited v Fostif Pty Limited
31 August 2006
Increased redundancy pay under GEERS
29 August 2006
E-commerce amendments to the Consumer Credit Code
29 August 2006
The new federal independent contractors legislation
29 August 2006
Can your employee sue you for unfair dismissal?
29 August 2006
"Genuine operational reasons" - exception not as broad as first thought
29 August 2006
Commission refuses secret ballot applications, clarifies "genuine bargaining"
29 August 2006
National day of protest against WorkChoices
29 August 2006
Protected industrial action under WorkChoices
29 August 2006
Mallesons advises Allco on A$565 million German property portfolio
29 August 2006
Preparing for the Contaminated Sites Act (WA) - 5 things you should know
25 August 2006
Halkat Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd v Holmwood Holdings Pty Ltd [2006] NSWCA 1
21 August 2006
Commonwealth
18 August 2006
South Australia
18 August 2006
Australian Capital Territory
18 August 2006
Queensland
18 August 2006
Western Australia
18 August 2006
New South Wales
18 August 2006
Victoria
18 August 2006
Allocating risk in contracts
17 August 2006
Section 52: the sounds of silence
16 August 2006
Competitive tension - the trade practices risks of dealing with competitors
16 August 2006
International news
16 August 2006
Our publications
16 August 2006
Five things you need to know ... expert witnesses in the Federal Court
16 August 2006
In brief
16 August 2006
City to Surf is just the beginning
14 August 2006
Team of Australian and Papuan lawyers trek the Kokoda Trail
11 August 2006
New regulatory framework for bodies corporate in Victoria
2 August 2006
Building “green” - accreditation requires more than just design
1 August 2006
Common pay increases not pattern bargaining as long as there is some flexibility, says Commission
1 August 2006
Commission rejects secret ballot applications because no genuine attempt to reach agreement
1 August 2006
Court clarifies time limit for protected industrial action
1 August 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has gained top honours in project finance rankings for the first half of 2005
11 August 2005
July
Reviews and reforms for Queensland’s resources sector
30 July 2012
ASX releases new Listing Rules to assist small to medium companies
30 July 2012
How much do Australians need to worry now about Dodd-Frank?
30 July 2012
Government issues update on trust reforms – more delay, but some promising developments
30 July 2012
Modern Awards – time to have your say
26 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons appoints leading Native Title expert
26 July 2012
Exposure draft of Australia's new derivative "Dodd-Frank" law released
25 July 2012
Market misconduct - Victorian Court of Appeal redefines "artificial price" as outcome rather than purpose test
24 July 2012
The Hammer drops on cases alleging defective construction
23 July 2012
Key lessons for liquidators and administrators: independence is paramount
20 July 2012
Trade mark protection endorsed for apartment manager
20 July 2012
Alumni e-Brief - July 2012
19 July 2012
True purpose trumps false trading: traders acquitted of market misconduct
18 July 2012
More Protection for Personal Data - amendments to Hong Kong’s new privacy law will be effective in October 2012
17 July 2012
FATCA - the burden eases for UK banks?
17 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Westpac on its Subordinated Notes Offer
16 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons deepens senior expertise in Hong Kong
16 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises IOOF on proposed acquisition of Plan B
13 July 2012
To see or not to see: The question of disclosing documents without losing privilege answered in Hong Kong
12 July 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials July 2012
12 July 2012
Combating Market Misconduct - Section 213 strikes again…and where or what else will it strike?
10 July 2012
打击市场失当行为 – 又见第213条…它的打击对象将是什么?
10 July 2012
The New Privacy Amendment Bill – What does it mean for Cloud Services and Cross Border Transactions?
9 July 2012
An important decision on privilege for insurers
9 July 2012
Foreign financial service providers – important changes to licensing relief
9 July 2012
Commence and complete fees – the next chapter
6 July 2012
Gender diversity high on agenda - King & Wood Mallesons adopts gender diversity target for Australian partnership
5 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Nestlé’s sale of Peters Ice Cream
5 July 2012
Commonwealth Procurement Rules 2012 - key changes and things you need to know
2 July 2012
No duty of care owed to owners’ corporation by builder or developer: Supreme Court
2 July 2012
Confirmation of proposed changes to the Queensland stamp duty treatment of transactions involving exploration permits and authorities to prospect
2 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises on three power station refinancings
2 July 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Medibank on milestone outsourcing deal
2 July 2012
The public debate on privacy issues: Hong Kong privacy law update
29 July 2011
Hong Kong court upholds an agreement for ICC arbitration in the PRC
29 July 2011
Clean Energy Bill 2011: The fine detail of the carbon price package released
29 July 2011
Class Action - Q3 2011
27 July 2011
Personal Property Securities Reform and the impact on Australian aircraft transactions
21 July 2011
Regulator July 2011
21 July 2011
Mallesons advises on BT Investment's $275m capital raising
20 July 2011
Disclosing price sensitive information: A stronger regulatory framework for Hong Kong’s listed corporations
19 July 2011
Model work health and safety regulations for the mining industry released
19 July 2011
Disclosing price sensitive information: A stronger regulatory framework for Hong Kong’s listed corporations
19 July 2011
Mallesons announces Facebook competition winner
12 July 2011
Mallesons calls for Australian business to better understand China potential
12 July 2011
Carbon deal announced
10 July 2011
Live from the BOAO Forum
10 July 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials July 2011
8 July 2011
China’s labour revolution continues: New social insurance law
7 July 2011
Boao Forum for Asia Conference
6 July 2011
Court invalidates amendment to trust constitution issue price provisions
5 July 2011
Mallesons acts on $850m JBS refinancing
4 July 2011
Introduction of landholder regime in Queensland from today - caveat emptor
1 July 2011
Carbon regulation by the courts?
1 July 2011
HKEx’s new disclosure-based approach for PRC properties
30 July 2010
Obama signs landmark financial reform - implications for Australian and Asian fund managers
28 July 2010
Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd v GIO General Insurance Ltd [2010] NSWSC 85
27 July 2010
Mallesons negotiates for Multiplex on class action
23 July 2010
Leading commercial litigator to join Mallesons in Hong Kong
21 July 2010
Further refinements of the reformed CFC rules and MIT election - impact on funds management industry
20 July 2010
Recent developments on reverse takeovers and backdoor listings in Hong Kong
16 July 2010
Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 - commenced and disclosure requirements operative soon
15 July 2010
Selected-Seeds-Pty-Ltd-v-QBEMM-Pty-Ltd-[2009]-QCA-286
10 July 2010
Mallesons raises the bar with new parental leave policy -14 weeks
9 July 2010
Hong Kong’s Competition Bill: The beginning of the end
8 July 2010
Australian privacy principles to be amended
7 July 2010
Class Action Quarter 3 2010
4 July 2010
Goodbye Resource Super Profits Tax, hello Mineral Resource Rent Tax
2 July 2010
Insurance and reinsurance update - July 2010
2 July 2010
Mallesons bolsters energy and resources practice with new partner appointment
1 July 2010
Mallesons supports mental health helpline with $100,000 donation
1 July 2010
What is a reasonable restraint period for an insurance broker?
1 July 2010
Productivity Commission inquiry into long-term disability care and support scheme - issues for insurers
1 July 2010
Discretionary mutual funds and the meaning of “contract of insurance”
1 July 2010
Right to contribution: is a contractor’s liability to indemnify coordinate with an insurer’s? Part 2
1 July 2010
Update on Mallesons’ Asia Dispute Resolution practice
1 July 2010
Reform of arbitration at the domestic level
1 July 2010
Updated Foreign Investment Policy published
1 July 2010
National Employment Standards and Modern Awards have commenced
1 July 2010
Employee unfairly dismissed because employer refused access to support person
1 July 2010
Other items of interest
1 July 2010
Mine owner prosecuted for contractor’s safety breach
1 July 2010
China modifies reinsurance regulations
1 July 2010
Australian banking reforms
1 July 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - July 2010
1 July 2010
Adding fuel to the fire - Full Federal Court confirms patent infringement and fair basis principles
1 July 2010
Competition Tribunal reaches decision on Pilbara rail lines
1 July 2010
How claims for misleading conduct may invalidate action taken under the security of payment legislation
1 July 2010
Mallesons advises NAB on strategic alliance with Goldman Sachs JBWere
31 July 2009
Comments sought on review of statutory implied conditions and warranties
30 July 2009
Unsolicited IP Services
30 July 2009
Mandatory greenhouse reporting - are you NGER ready?
27 July 2009
Class Action - Recent Developments
26 July 2009
Proposed timetable and consultation process for changes to the employee share scheme rules
24 July 2009
Mallesons scores 5 nominations at ALB HK Law Awards
23 July 2009
Commencement of NSW contaminated land legislation including the duty to report to the EPA
20 July 2009
Mallesons builds DR practice with Senior Associates
14 July 2009
Divisional patents can again rely on the grace period of the parent application
14 July 2009
Chinese competition regulators focus on cartels and sharpen their investigatory tools
14 July 2009
Class order relief for simple advice
10 July 2009
Commonwealth Grant Guidelines now apply to funding programs
7 July 2009
New margin lending regulation: 7 steps for advisers
7 July 2009
Mallesons tops mid-year league tables
6 July 2009
Lenders Mortgage Insurance - Which Credit Code?
6 July 2009
The Full Federal Court upholds test for innovative step
3 July 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials July 2009
1 July 2009
Further changes to Australian Employee Share Scheme rules announced
1 July 2009
D&O Insurance premiums - can companies pay?
1 July 2009
Suitability tests for investment products - a nanny state or sensible protection?
1 July 2009
An unfair month? Financial service providers face new unfair terms laws
1 July 2009
Financial markets need some skin in the regulatory game
1 July 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials July 2009
1 July 2009
Changes to Division 6C - Trading Trusts
28 July 2008
Victoria Law Reform Commission recommends sweeping changes to class actions
25 July 2008
Aristocrat Leisure settles proceedings - awaits court approval
25 July 2008
Protection of whistleblowers in class actions
25 July 2008
Centro faces multiple class actions
25 July 2008
Mind your language - plaintiff firm's blunder extends opt out period
25 July 2008
ASIC to commence fresh class actions on behalf of Westpoint investors
25 July 2008
EC considers class actions for antitrust violations
25 July 2008
Criminal liability for business end-user piracy in Hong Kong
23 July 2008
ASIC continues to take regulatory action against foreign financial services providers
22 July 2008
Commonwealth Auditor-General - access and disclosure clauses in Defence Contracts
18 July 2008
Government releases green paper on carbon trading
16 July 2008
New AUSTRAC Public Legal Interpretation - What Constitutes a Reporting Entity
14 July 2008
League tables confirm Mallesons’ strong position in regional Mergers and Acquisitions
10 July 2008
Australia-Hong Kong mutual recognition of retail funds
7 July 2008
Professor Garnaut release Draft Report
4 July 2008
Consumer credit regulation will be transferred to the Commonwealth
4 July 2008
Abolition of WA stamp duty
3 July 2008
Employee restrained from using confidential information
1 July 2008
Dismissal of employee who fell ill whilst on leave held to be unfair
1 July 2008
Recent developments
1 July 2008
Use it or lose it
1 July 2008
New Singapore Rules bring SIAC arbitration in line with global arbitration trends
30 July 2007
A recent view from the Federal Court in Perth
30 July 2007
Putting trust in your arbitration clause
30 July 2007
Mallesons News
30 July 2007
Practitioner in Profile
30 July 2007
In brief
30 July 2007
Mallesons appointed as lead consultant to HKEx for groundbreaking emissions-related study
27 July 2007
Australian Software tool halves recruitment time
26 July 2007
New environment and resource efficiency requirements for top 250 Victorian energy and water users - 18 July 2007
18 July 2007
Federal Government announces emissions trading scheme - 17 July 2007
17 July 2007
ANZTPA on the backburner - New Zealand says “No” - 17 July 2007
17 July 2007
Climate change disclosure
10 July 2007
Tenant pressure for a green building future
10 July 2007
Water infrastructure investments: risks and opportunities
10 July 2007
Emmissions Trading: joint government-business task group report
10 July 2007
The impact of climate change litigation on Australian corporations
10 July 2007
Former CEO awarded damages based on 9 months’ notice in wrongful dismissal claim
4 July 2007
New unfair dismissal remuneration and compensation limits released
4 July 2007
Fairness test passes Parliament
4 July 2007
Operational reasons case to be reheard for redundant employee whose position readvertised at lower cost
4 July 2007
Renewable Energy (NSW) Bill 2007 - 2 July 2007
2 July 2007
Medicines Australia Code of Conduct - New Reporting Requirements- 2 July 2007
2 July 2007
The risk of extradition in a global economy: NatWest and Bermingham & Ors v Director of the Serious Fraud Office
27 July 2006
Rights under Bilateral Investment Treaties: Occidental Exploration case
27 July 2006
Mallesons' International arbitration group news
27 July 2006
Partner in profile- Stuart Valentine
27 July 2006
Further details- China Arbitration Roadshow
27 July 2006
Arbitration issues and developments, Australasia region
27 July 2006
Baulderstone Hornibrook Pty Ltd v Queensland Investment Corporation - [2006] NSWSC 522
27 July 2006
CAMAC Corporate duties below board level Report April 2006
21 July 2006
Corporations Amendment Regulations 2006 (No. 4)
21 July 2006
ASX listing rules for managed funds
21 July 2006
Rethinking regulation
21 July 2006
ASX reports on corporate governance compliance
21 July 2006
APRA standards on “fit and proper” person
21 July 2006
ASIC policy proposal on Auditor rotation (April 2006)
21 July 2006
More energy reform - poles apart?
19 July 2006
New Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill - 13 July 2006
14 July 2006
M&A trends - Australia and the global market
14 July 2006
Aquatec-Maxcon Pty Ltd v Barwon Region Water Authority [2006] VSC 117
14 July 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jacques' depth and breadth of legal talent confirmed
14 July 2006
Government announces new media framework
13 July 2006
Hard liquor: the Federal Court decision in ACCC v Woolworths
12 July 2006
Patent Trolls and Risk Reduction
12 July 2006
Discrimination alert! Be careful when assessing applicants with criminal records
3 July 2006
Court finds policies form part of employment contract
3 July 2006
Commission rejects employer's "genuine operational reasons" objection
3 July 2006
Project finance league tables reaffirm Mallesons' leadership position
15 July 2005
Mallesons advises CBA on Hong Kong sale
13 July 2005
Industry bodies should play key role in developing guidelines for anti-money laundering legislation
7 July 2005
June
Assessment and franking of dividends: final Taxation Ruling released
29 June 2012
New COO for King & Wood Mallesons
29 June 2012
Class Actions - Q2 2012
29 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises on Billabong International Limited's $225m entitlement offer
28 June 2012
Income cap rise affects unfair dismissal and guarantee of annual earnings arrangements
27 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons strengthens pipeline of talent
27 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on major power station refinancing
26 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons scoops top honours for China outbound: Awarded Best Law Firm at 2012 China Global Outbound Investment Summit
26 June 2012
Hong Kong’s new competition law: get ready for the antitrust revolution
22 June 2012
Engaging independent contractors – a useful practice but can be complex and dangerous
22 June 2012
Investment Manager Regime - legislation introduced
22 June 2012
香港的新竞争法:反托拉斯革命的大幕即将拉开
22 June 2012
High Court finds Commonwealth funding arrangement invalid
20 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Echo's $454 million equity raising
20 June 2012
Regulator - June 2012
19 June 2012
Derivative action based on the New York Convention not recognised in Hong Kong
19 June 2012
Forget FoFA – Compliance costs will soar under FATCA
19 June 2012
Caught in between Uncle Sam and a hard place?
19 June 2012
Keeping up with AUSTRAC
19 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Lion's acquisition of LWB
18 June 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials June 2012
15 June 2012
It's Reveal Day
14 June 2012
Further Codes of Practice released by Safe Work Australia
13 June 2012
Right of entry: Employers do not have to promote and accommodate union interests
13 June 2012
Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC) in Hong Kong soon to commence operations
12 June 2012
Australasian leveraged finance Intercreditor Project - Intercreditor Principles version 2 released
12 June 2012
NSW Budget 2012-13
12 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons appointed to Commonwealth Legal Services Multi-Use List
12 June 2012
Safety (E)ssentials - June 2012
8 June 2012
Federal Court disqualifies director from managing corporations for 15 years following "egregious" contraventions of consumer laws
7 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons adds fire-power to Beijing office - Leading Energy & Resources Team Joins the Firm
7 June 2012
Breaking news: King & Wood Mallesons acts on TEN’s share offer
6 June 2012
Greentape Reduction Bill for Queensland
5 June 2012
Anatomy of a structured product sale in Hong Kong - are you missing anything?
4 June 2012
Could we see a class action regime in Hong Kong?
4 June 2012
Contract Law Update - June 2012
4 June 2012
Time to get your JV Carbon ready
1 June 2012
King & Wood Mallesons named AB+F Law Firm of the Year
1 June 2012
AgriThinking - Winter 2012
1 June 2012
Centro directors found to have breached duties
30 June 2011
Treasury announces a one year hiatus from FAF: FAF rule will not apply for 2010-2011 income year
30 June 2011
Mallesons assists Telstra to close Australia's NBN deal
27 June 2011
Down to Earth - Q2 2011
27 June 2011
Insurance and Reinsurance Update June 2011: Asian Insights
27 June 2011
Insurance and Reinsurance Update June 2011
27 June 2011
APRA update
27 June 2011
Mallesons acts for Oaks on hostile takeover bid
24 June 2011
Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights endorsed by UN Human Rights Council
23 June 2011
Latest executive remuneration reforms to become law
21 June 2011
Mallesons acts on Horizon Oil convertible bond issue
20 June 2011
A Kronic Problem: Dealing with threat posed by legal and illegal substances in the workplace
20 June 2011
Council of Australian Financial Regulators release discussion paper on the Central Clearing of OTC derivatives in Australia
17 June 2011
Mallesons acts on first project financed merchant wind farm in Australia
16 June 2011
Mallesons acts on first PPP financed by offshore funds
15 June 2011
Merger control and unconscionable conduct reform - take two
15 June 2011
Absolute immunity for states in Hong Kong - implications for those enforcing or contracting in Hong Kong with Government Departments
14 June 2011
BCA integration with new Premises Standards
14 June 2011
Resources projects to face new challenges, as State governments zero in on agricultural land protection measures
10 June 2011
European Regulator June 2011
10 June 2011
Productivity Commission endorses emissions trading
9 June 2011
Regulator June 2011
7 June 2011
UK High Court finds fixed terms and early termination fees in gym contracts unfair - will your terms survive?
7 June 2011
Bill for proposed amendments to clarify taxation of trusts released: Welcome changes but with a few surprises
6 June 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials June 2011
6 June 2011
Workplace and Employee Relations Update June 2011
1 June 2011
Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases now applicable to SFC authorised REITs
29 June 2010
Government passes amendments to gateway to managed investment trust concessions
28 June 2010
YouTube protected by US DMCA safe harbour regime
28 June 2010
Renminbi to claim bigger role in cross-border payments for goods and services
25 June 2010
Australian Consumer Law completed - Bill No.2 passed by parliament in record time
24 June 2010
First Full Court decision on the Designs Act 2003
23 June 2010
Mallesons acts for Telstra on A$11bn NBN deal
22 June 2010
Final shorter PDS Regulations released
22 June 2010
Government announces it will be relaxing “managed investment trust” rules
21 June 2010
Significant ATO guidance on taxation of employee share schemes
18 June 2010
Get ready for paid parental leave
18 June 2010
We have ways of making you talk: mediate before you litigate
17 June 2010
Limited recourse borrowing arrangements - a new financial product
11 June 2010
Mallesons acts on A$1.3bn Valemus IPO
8 June 2010
ACCC Recalls its Recall Guidelines
1 June 2010
Mallesons Information Technology Update
1 June 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials June 2010
1 June 2010
Workplace and Employee Relations Update - June 2010
1 June 2010
Regulator June 2010
1 June 2010
The final word from the SFC on structured product reform
1 June 2010
International Arbitration update - Winter 2010
1 June 2010
China regulates virtual currency transactions
30 June 2009
Unfair Contracts Bill: implications for financial services providers
30 June 2009
PPS Bill: major changes to personal property securities registration
30 June 2009
New Australia - NZ double tax agreement signed
29 June 2009
Workplace and Employee Relations Update June 2009
29 June 2009
Significant penalties against employer and director for award and legislation breaches
29 June 2009
Union found ineligible to represent the industrial interests of an employee
29 June 2009
Dismissal harsh despite employee failing to disclose criminal record
29 June 2009
Employees ordered to pay compensation to their former employer after establishing a competing business
29 June 2009
Lack of procedural fairness found to be a key defect in investigation addressing misconduct allegations
29 June 2009
Kalamari or Calamari? New ACCC food labelling guide
26 June 2009
National Consumer Credit Protection Bill introduced
25 June 2009
Important disclosure changes for unlisted retail managed funds
25 June 2009
Overhaul of development regulation in Qld - life after IPA
25 June 2009
Government introduces executive termination payment laws into Parliament
24 June 2009
China outbound investment approval process refined
24 June 2009
Unfair terms Bill introduced into Federal Parliament
24 June 2009
完善中国境外投资审批程序
24 June 2009
Mallesons advises Brookfield Multiplex on first secured retail bond IPO
19 June 2009
Analysis of the NSW mortgage duty changes
19 June 2009
Speeding up procedure: IP Australia announces additional reforms
19 June 2009
Australian Federal Court excludes forwards from derivative regulation
18 June 2009
Major NSW Stamp Duty changes announced
18 June 2009
Widening the scope of share and interest purchase plans - ASIC class order
18 June 2009
Urban Growth Boundaries - invitation for public submissions
18 June 2009
Queensland Land Tax: a win for landlords
18 June 2009
New forum for construction and engineering disputes in the Vic Supreme Court
17 June 2009
Full Court confirms enantiomers patentable for 20 yr term
17 June 2009
Cartel conduct criminalised in Australia
17 June 2009
New Supreme Court forum for IT disputes
16 June 2009
Facebook to offer trade mark protection in new username land rush
12 June 2009
No Sweet Reward for Mars
12 June 2009
Amendments foreshadowed to the International Arbitration Act 1974
11 June 2009
Anti-suit injunctions no longer an efficient tool for arbitration in the EU: Allianz SpA, Generali Assicurazioni Generali SpA v West Tankers Inc
11 June 2009
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) - new Administered Arbitration Rules
11 June 2009
Partial enforcement of New York Convention awards?: IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [2009] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 89
11 June 2009
In brief
11 June 2009
International arbitration update - winter 2009
11 June 2009
Practitioner in profile
11 June 2009
Equity derivatives: Issues paper on proposed disclosure framework
10 June 2009
Victorian WorkCover Authority v Prolift Fleet Management Pty Limited [2009] VSC 96
10 June 2009
Thiess Pty Ltd v Lane Cove Tunnel Nominee Company Pty Ltd [2009] NSWCA 53
10 June 2009
Construction Update - Winter 2009
10 June 2009
New Era for Toll Roads in Australia
10 June 2009
Government moves to overcome a limitation on Council’s land acquisition powers
10 June 2009
THIESS PTY LTD & ANOR v ZURICH SPECIALTIES LONDON LTD & ANOR [2009] NSWCA 47
10 June 2009
Home Building Amendment (Insurance) Act 2009 (NSW)
10 June 2009
OH&S Obligations of Designers, Manufacturers and Suppliers
10 June 2009
New Developments
10 June 2009
Major recent cases
10 June 2009
Legislation
10 June 2009
Chinese antitrust regulators signal the commencement of AML investigations and fines
9 June 2009
Employee share schemes: Options paper and draft legislation for Budget changes released
9 June 2009
Chinese antitrust regulators signal the commencement of AML investigations and fines
9 June 2009
Brisbane Construction Legal Update
8 June 2009
Commercially sensitive documents exposed by FOI in Queensland
5 June 2009
Financial incentives for multinationals setting up regional headquarters in Beijing
4 June 2009
Bamford: Landmark decision in taxation of Australian trusts
3 June 2009
Five things you need to know about... dealing with the ACCC on a voluntary basis
2 June 2009
Mallesons advises Citi on US$2.7bn joint venture with Morgan Stanley
1 June 2009
Federal Court decision on matters pertaining to the employment relationship
1 June 2009
Mallesons IT Update
1 June 2009
Managed investment trusts and capital gains - Treasury Discussion Paper released
1 June 2009
Commencing 2010: commercial buildings required to disclose ‘green credentials’
1 June 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials - June 2009
1 June 2009
Commencing 2010: commercial buildings required to disclose ‘green credentials’
1 June 2009
Competition Quarterly - June 2009
1 June 2009
The Global Financial Crisis - will it affect merger review?
1 June 2009
International news
1 June 2009
Our publications
1 June 2009
In brief
1 June 2009
National Greenhouse Energy Reporting Act regulations
30 June 2008
NSW liquor industry faces shake up
30 June 2008
New Tax Rules - Distributions of managed investment trust income to foreign investors
27 June 2008
Treasury releases final DOFI exemption regulations
24 June 2008
Government Releases New National Employment Standards
20 June 2008
National code of practice for precast, tilt-up and concrete elements in building construction
19 June 2008
OH&S and employers - duty to warn workers of all known hazards
19 June 2008
New developments
19 June 2008
Lime Telecom Pty Ltd v Powertel Ltd [No.1][2008] NSWSC 324 (unreported) BC200802752
19 June 2008
Lime Telecom Pty Ltd v Powertel Ltd [No.2][2008] NSWSC 362 (unreported) BC200802752
19 June 2008
Cole Sopov & Norma Walker v Kane Constructions P/L [2007] VSCA 257
19 June 2008
Fox v Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd & Ors [2008] NSWCA 23
19 June 2008
Legislation
19 June 2008
Reserved powers in Alliances: harnessing the "Big Bad Wolf"
19 June 2008
Major recent cases
19 June 2008
Mallesons wins key award a third time
19 June 2008
The way opens for CDM projects in Hong Kong
6 June 2008
Reform of financial services and credit regulation
3 June 2008
Tax highlights - NSW Budget
3 June 2008
Privacy law back on the agenda
2 June 2008
National OHS laws: time to have your say
2 June 2008
Penalty for employer's refusal to allow employee on parental leave to return to work
2 June 2008
New qualifying period after transmission of business
2 June 2008
Failure to make redundancy offer to injured worker was discriminatory
2 June 2008
Remuneration of directors and officers
30 June 2007
When is remuneration “reasonable in the circumstances” ?
30 June 2007
Executive Incentive Plans - Control Transactions
30 June 2007
In Focus - proposed changes to remuneration disclosure
30 June 2007
ASIC claims against Citigroup rejected - 29 June 2007
29 June 2007
International Trade Integrity Bill 2007 - 29 June 2007
27 June 2007
Hybrid securities - review of recent developments and a look into the future
22 June 2007
Fairness test passes Parliament - 21 June 2007
21 June 2007
Amendments to Trade Practices Act introduced into Parliament - 20 June 2007
20 June 2007
NZ moves closer to approving Trans Tasman Therapeutic Goods & Devices regulator - 14 June 2007
14 June 2007
Takeovers Panel releases guidance note on insider participation in control transactions - 12 June 2007
12 June 2007
Waiver of Legal Professional Privilege - 7 June 2007
7 June 2007
Queensland Government’s climate change strategy 2007
5 June 2007
China regulates telemarketing of non-life insurance products
4 June 2007
A lack of understanding: ACCC fails in price fixing case - 01 June 2007
1 June 2007
Federal Task Group recommends long term emissions trading scheme - 01 June 2007
1 June 2007
All payments systems are go! 30 May 2007
1 June 2007
ACCC releases final version of new Merger Process Guidelines
30 June 2006
New Federal independent contractors legislation has significant implications
29 June 2006
The Building & Construction Industry Improvement Act: A New Regime
27 June 2006
Compulsion of evidence in international commercial arbitration
27 June 2006
Scott Carver Corporation Pty Ltd v SAS Trustee Corporation (Formerly State Authorities Superannuation Board) [2005] NSWCA 462, Unreported, 21 December 2005
27 June 2006
Financial Transaction Reports Amendment Bill 2006
26 June 2006
Asian REITs - opportunities for Australian businesses
15 June 2006
Corporate class actions in Australia
15 June 2006
End of the road for Pfizer's Viagra patent in Australia
14 June 2006
Queensland land rich duty changes
9 June 2006
Document destruction: widening of court sanctions
9 June 2006
Copyright reform
8 June 2006
Standing to expunge a competitor’s design application
8 June 2006
The Full Federal Court tackles skilled addressees
8 June 2006
In brief
8 June 2006
Drafting joint venture contracts and protecting your trade marks
8 June 2006
Plain sailing for Swarbrick in the Full Federal Court
8 June 2006
New South Wales Duties (Abolition of State Taxes) Bill
7 June 2006
WorkChoices Update: High Court hearing completed
2 June 2006
High Court rules on vicarious liability
2 June 2006
Dismissal of long serving employee upheld
2 June 2006
The latest chapter in colour trade marks: recent developments in Australia
1 June 2006
Mallesons drafts benchmark project concession agreement for Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project
1 June 2005
NSW Government protects employees from WorkChoices
16 June 2004
Employer found liable for extreme bullying
16 June 2004
WorkChoices Snapshot
16 June 2004
WorkChoices Regulations released
16 June 2004
Superannuation after WorkChoices: implications for employers
16 June 2004
May
KWM acts on GPT's Erina Fair interest divestment
24 May 2013
King & Wood Mallesons appoints first female Managing Partner Australia
24 May 2013
English Court of Appeal promotes arbitration … by setting aside arbitral award
24 May 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises KKR on sale of its interest in Seven West Media
23 May 2013
Employee Relations & Safety Update May 2013
23 May 2013
预算2013-2014
21 May 2013
Open slather to review planning and other ACT Government decisions?
21 May 2013
Unstable foundations? Federal Court undermines Victorian Government building industry intervention with decision likely to affect NSW and QLD
20 May 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises GE Capital's real estate arm, GE Capital Real Estate, on portfolio sale to Mirvac
17 May 2013
King & Wood Mallesons leads the biggest private equity float of the year
17 May 2013
PPSA model clauses for a general security agreement
16 May 2013
Leading international firms in Australia band together to provide best practice advice and solutions for clients
16 May 2013
KWM advises EnergyAustralia on Waterloo wind farm interest divestment
15 May 2013
Workplace (e)ssentials May 2013
14 May 2013
Regulator - May 2013
14 May 2013
Victorian Government announces PPP reforms
14 May 2013
Budget 2013-14
14 May 2013
The Cat's out of the bag - Coalition releases its IR policy
10 May 2013
The quiet revolution in HKD and CNH interest rate benchmarks: a guide to recent Hong Kong reforms
10 May 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises The Trust Company on proposed acquisition by Perpetual
8 May 2013
The Federal Court rules in RCF: treaty benefits for fiscally transparent entities and other interesting issues
8 May 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises BG Group on $1.93 billion LNG investment agreements with CNOOC
7 May 2013
High Court confirms broad power of Courts to validate corporate contraventions
6 May 2013
Foreign award enforceable against company in liquidation
3 May 2013
Tax loss incentives for designated infrastructure projects – Draft legislation released
3 May 2013
KWM advises on $1bn+ Coles-ISPT property deal
2 May 2013
KWM acts on Tox Free Solutions’ $43 million capital raising
1 May 2013
KWM Partner appointed to Hong Kong Competition Commission
1 May 2013
Tiger Asia appeal dismissed - the final word on section 213
1 May 2013
Draft MySuper regulations released
1 May 2013
Indemnity costs in the Warden's Court? No dice
30 May 2012
Virtual supermarkets and the mpayments market down under
30 May 2012
One step closer to a "$10b Green Bank"
28 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons finishes ahead of the pack at 2012 Australasian Law Awards
25 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons continues wave of PAITREO deals
24 May 2012
Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 introduced into Parliament
23 May 2012
Time to get OTN ready
21 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Perron's acquisition of a 50% interest in three Centro shopping centres
18 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons' Hong Kong private equity practice attracts quality lateral hire
17 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on major energy deal
17 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Palisade Ports' acquisition of 50 per cent equity interest in the Port of Portland
17 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises on $2.3bn Sydney Desalination Plant refinancing
16 May 2012
AgriThinking - Autumn 2012
15 May 2012
New NDRC rules facilitate the issuance of RMB Bonds in Hong Kong by PRC non-financial institutions
15 May 2012
国家发改委发布通知以规范并促进境内非金融机构赴香港发行人民币债券
15 May 2012
Workplace and Employee Relations Update May 2012
15 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on NAB Subordinated Notes offer
14 May 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials May 2012
14 May 2012
China opens door to Panda bonds
11 May 2012
Budget 2012
8 May 2012
Dirty money and dubious structures: 7 practical insights into the revamped Hong Kong AML/CTF regime
7 May 2012
High Court confirms James Hardie directors and general counsel breached duties
4 May 2012
OHS Harmonisation: an update on the current state of play
4 May 2012
Are you ready to comply with the Australian Corporations Act from 1 July 2012 in relation to carbon emissions units?
3 May 2012
MySuper authorisations: a lot to be done - and quickly
3 May 2012
New regional powerhouse legal brand King & Wood Mallesons attracts first class talent
3 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons closes another inbound commercial real estate investment
2 May 2012
Key considerations in the countdown to the CPM start date
1 May 2012
Final Convergence Report proposes wide ranging regulatory reform, but delivers relief to online providers for now
1 May 2012
APRA's release of draft prudential standards
1 May 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Keppel on cross-border commercial real estate investment
1 May 2012
Carbon pricing, Garnaut looks to Reserve Bank model
31 May 2011
Reducing “Green tape” in Queensland - An overview of proposed environmental approval reforms
26 May 2011
Mallesons takes a fresh approach to China
25 May 2011
Mallesons partner appointed to NSW Supreme Court
25 May 2011
European Court reinforces parties’ autonomy over choice of law
25 May 2011
Not just a new name: Goodbye ‘Change of Use Charge’ … Hello ‘Lease Variation Charge’
24 May 2011
Mallesons tops ALB Awards 2011
20 May 2011
India finalises merger control regulations
20 May 2011
Pilbara Rail access dispute: Federal Court derails Fortescue’s application for declaration
20 May 2011
Mallesons targets diversity
18 May 2011
Update: "To deed or not to deed - The High Court refuses special leave"
18 May 2011
Mallesons advises on Chinese investment into Gold One
17 May 2011
Capital contributions using equity interests -- soon to be available for foreign-invested enterprises in China
17 May 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials May 2011
16 May 2011
Employee lawfully dismissed for failure to meet probation terms
16 May 2011
Employee’s dismissal not motivated by family responsibilities
16 May 2011
Employee compensated for distress caused by adverse action
16 May 2011
Mallesons launches Facebook page for law students
13 May 2011
NSW Court of Appeal delivers decision on appeal of penalties in James Hardie case; High Court grants special leave
13 May 2011
Hong Kong Structured Products Bill - What it really means
12 May 2011
International Arbitration Update - Q2 2011
11 May 2011
Mallesons retains its GAR100 ranking for the third time in a row!
11 May 2011
Mallesons International Arbitration team secures further wins in the London Court of International Arbitration
11 May 2011
Enforcing an international arbitration award which has been set aside or frustrated by local courts
11 May 2011
Recent decisions: Westport Insurance Corporation v Gordian Runoff Limited: High Court to decide upon the extent to which arbitrators must provide reasons in support of an award
11 May 2011
Recent decisions: Australian court enforces Mongolian award
11 May 2011
Recent decisions: Altain Khuder LLC v IMC Mining Inc & Anor (No 2): Indemnity costs following an unsuccessful challenge to foreign arbitral award
11 May 2011
Recent decisions: Nationality requirements for arbitrators: the effect of Jivraj v Hashwani
11 May 2011
Recent decisions: Fear of Uganda is not a ground for setting aside an award
11 May 2011
Recent decisions: Arbitrability and patents
11 May 2011
Budget 2011
10 May 2011
Takeovers Panel amends Frustrating Action policy and publishes revised Guidance Notes 6, 13 and 15
9 May 2011
Hong Kong Structured Products Bill comes into effect on 13 May 2011
6 May 2011
Reforming Civil Justice - England and Wales
2 May 2011
UK Supreme Court abolishes 400 year rule
2 May 2011
Are you ready to report your short positions from 1 June?
31 May 2010
Are you contracting out of proportionate liability legislation?
31 May 2010
Changes to Renewable Energy Target (RET)
28 May 2010
Limited recourse borrowings by superannuation trustees
27 May 2010
Merger control and unconscionable conduct reform
27 May 2010
Gateway to managed investment trust concessions redefined
26 May 2010
HKEx: new listing rules for mining and petroleum companies
26 May 2010
Queensland to introduce new geothermal tenure regime and land access framework
26 May 2010
Legislative amendments in relation to accessing a company's share register
25 May 2010
Resource Super Profits Tax - What it means for funds investing in the Australian resources sector
20 May 2010
Mallesons increases its calcium intake with dairy deal
18 May 2010
Mallesons a leader at 2010 ALB Awards
14 May 2010
ASIC releases Class Orders facilitating debt raisings
12 May 2010
Recent developments in the taxation of funds: what does it all mean?
12 May 2010
Budget Overview 2010
11 May 2010
NBN Implementation Study released
11 May 2010
Government announces fundamental changes to the taxation of managed investment trusts
10 May 2010
Mallesons acts on A$80m AIX capital raising
7 May 2010
Government releases details of paid parental leave scheme
5 May 2010
China narrows definition of state secret, but causes unease by requiring internet informers
4 May 2010
Regulator May 2010
3 May 2010
Competition Quarterly Update - May 2010
1 May 2010
The low carbon crunch: momentum gathers towards Copenhagen
29 May 2009
Insurance and reinsurance update (May 2009)
26 May 2009
Harmonising APRA’s powers of injunction
26 May 2009
The onus of proof in determining terms of an insurance contract
26 May 2009
A cautionary tale - Drafting reinsurance terms
26 May 2009
Third party access to corporate insurance policies
26 May 2009
D&O insurance and company indemnities
26 May 2009
Contribution and double insurance
26 May 2009
Australian Consumer Law reforms: Will insurance contracts be affected?
26 May 2009
Social insurance - The future of the Australian health system?
26 May 2009
Proposed employee share scheme amendments - key issues to consider
25 May 2009
Australian financial authorities release report on OTC market
22 May 2009
India’s new competition laws: regulating anti-competitive conduct
22 May 2009
Changes to consumer credit regulation - implications for insurance
19 May 2009
2009 Federal Budget measures - Significant changes for managed funds
15 May 2009
Important changes to the employee share scheme tax concession
14 May 2009
The reincarnation of the administrator's equitable lien
14 May 2009
Australian Government tables emissions trading legislation
14 May 2009
ATO issues new ruling on “ordinary time earnings”
14 May 2009
2009 Budget - New R&D Tax Credit
13 May 2009
Exposure Draft on unfair terms released
12 May 2009
2009 Budget overview- tax highlights at a glance
12 May 2009
Release of new margin lending & securities lending regulation - submissions due in 3 weeks
8 May 2009
New mortgage rules for NSW
7 May 2009
ACCC issues guidelines on new component pricing laws
7 May 2009
Creeping acquisitions - Government releases second discussion paper
6 May 2009
Government releases new laws to limit executive termination benefits
5 May 2009
2009 Defence White Paper released
4 May 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials May 2009
2 May 2009
China prepares for consumer finance companies
2 May 2009
Permanent establishments: new Interpretative Decision issued
1 May 2009
Default fund nomination in modern awards to be reviewed
1 May 2009
Octaviar - proposed solutions for the past and the future
1 May 2009
Look before you leap - cautionary tales of section 155 notices
31 May 2008
Pay day or mayday - the eBay-PayPal alliance
31 May 2008
International news
31 May 2008
In brief
31 May 2008
5 things you need to know
31 May 2008
Our publicatons
31 May 2008
Draft DOFI regulations relating to data collection and consumer protection released
29 May 2008
Full Federal Court delivers judgment in Ranbaxy v Warner-Lambert
29 May 2008
Review of the Code of Banking Practice - Issues Paper Released for consultation
29 May 2008
Court upholds decision on misleading agreement-making process
28 May 2008
Resignation of employee considered to be "at the initiative of the employer"
28 May 2008
Significant damages order for sexual harassment of doctor
28 May 2008
Court confirms duress rules apply to ITEAs
28 May 2008
Court lifts corporate veil to impose significant penalty for unlawful termination
28 May 2008
Significant damages awarded for failure to induct and train on OHS management
28 May 2008
Intellectual property generated by research and academic staff is not necessarily owned by their employer
28 May 2008
APRA extends the transitional arrangement deadline for DOFIs
27 May 2008
Stay while I impose some conditions (or not, as the case may be)
27 May 2008
Singapore - new initiatives with arbitration and mediation
27 May 2008
Musical chairs - the meaning of a "seat"
27 May 2008
Hall Street Associates LLC v Mattel Inc (US Supreme Court decision)
27 May 2008
Draft your clauses carefully: a reminder from the WA Court of Appeal
27 May 2008
Unveiling the cloak of confidentiality in arbitral proceedings: Emmott v Wilson & Partners Limited [2008] EWCA Civ 184
27 May 2008
Third parties at sea: "through or under" and section 7(4) of the International Arbitration Act (Cth) 1974
27 May 2008
In brief
27 May 2008
Clear Channel Litigation - Specific performance of financing and merger agreements.
23 May 2008
Victorian Planning Reforms
23 May 2008
Mallesons leads the field at ALB awards
23 May 2008
The Victorian Government’s Green Paper
22 May 2008
Professional investor or not?
22 May 2008
State Government bond issues - Treasurer announces IWT changes
21 May 2008
Changes to superannuation affecting employers
21 May 2008
Updates on CBRC Notice 47 re wealth management products
21 May 2008
Clean Energy Bill
21 May 2008
Offshore funds - release of CFC/FIF issues papers
20 May 2008
Greenhouse Gas Storage Bill Alert
20 May 2008
Personal Property Securities Bill released
16 May 2008
Suppliers and lessors of goods beware - personal property securities reform is coming
16 May 2008
Mallesons acts for Graincorp on $590m bid for Ridley
16 May 2008
Hong Kong releases proposals for a cross-sector competition law
15 May 2008
2008-09 Budget changes affecting executive share and option schemes
14 May 2008
Margin scheme changes flagged in Budget
14 May 2008
Proving a patent is obvious - traps in briefing experts
14 May 2008
Budget Overview
13 May 2008
Start date of National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting Act
12 May 2008
Non-traditional Undocumented Rights Issues - ASIC Class Order
12 May 2008
Productivity Commission Review of Australia's consumer policy framework
9 May 2008
Full Federal Court overturns IceTV decision
9 May 2008
Harmonisation of Greenhouse Gas Reporting
7 May 2008
Mallesons Partner appointed a Justice of Victorian Supreme Court
6 May 2008
Anti money laundering changes for securities dealing
5 May 2008
Australian court confirms absolute transfer
2 May 2008
Court “pierces corporate veil” and imposes penalty for unlawful termination
1 May 2008
Australian Industrial Relations Commission releases award modernisation statement
1 May 2008
Tribunal awards $100,000 damages for sexual harassment
1 May 2008
Court fines employer for failing to consult with union and employees
1 May 2008
A step closer towards the tort of privacy
31 May 2007
Swarbrick Sunk in the High Court
31 May 2007
Colour trade marks – “inexorably sliding out of control”?
31 May 2007
High Court rejects patents, copyright and trade marks appeals
31 May 2007
In brief
31 May 2007
Confidential information: property, asset or something else?
31 May 2007
Our publications
31 May 2007
In brief
31 May 2007
International news
31 May 2007
Five things you need to know about product recalls
31 May 2007
Misleading vitamin C claims
31 May 2007
Regulation of airport services - possible amendments to declaration provisions
31 May 2007
Secret ballot application rejected
30 May 2007
Nurse granted $26,000 following discrimination on return from maternity leave
30 May 2007
Amendment to Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) prohibits discrimination on the ground of employment activity
30 May 2007
Fairness test introduced into federal Parliament
30 May 2007
John Holland Pty Limited v Roads and Traffic Authority Of New South Wales and Ors [2007] NSWCA 19
29 May 2007
Abigroup Contractors v Sydney Catchment Authority [2007] NSWSC 220
29 May 2007
Emissions Trading - FAQ - 28 May 2007
28 May 2007
Personal property security reform - Will you be affected? - 28 May 2007
28 May 2007
It’s a Lockout!: Australia’s highest court gives judgment on obviousness - 25 May 2007
25 May 2007
New Australian regulatory regime for internet and mobile content - May 24 2007
24 May 2007
Mallesons wins with work, clients and people in Australia and Asia
18 May 2007
AUSTRAC releases rules on compliance reporting - 15 May 2007
17 May 2007
Latest proposed changes to the section 128F interest withholding tax exemption— 16 May 2007
16 May 2007
New Government IP Principles Issued - 11 May 2007
14 May 2007
Asset finance - budget and interest withholding tax legislation - 15 May 2007
11 May 2007
It's time to start thinking about personal property security reform - 9 May 2007
9 May 2007
“Forward with fairness”: Labor’s proposed IR laws
4 May 2007
New development in Australia's uranium policy
4 May 2007
Labor unveils its IR policy
3 May 2007
Australian Fair Pay Commission to publish pay scales
3 May 2007
Federal workers’ compensation self-insurance scheme upheld
3 May 2007
Our publications
31 May 2006
Five things you need to know ... franchising
31 May 2006
Component pricing - do the proposed amendments add up?
31 May 2006
Contractual rights in a world of unconscionability
31 May 2006
International news
31 May 2006
In brief
31 May 2006
Promoting building industry safety - Australian Government Building and Construction OH&S Accreditation Scheme
31 May 2006
Payment changes for building contractors in Victoria
31 May 2006
Changes concerning construction certificates and compliance certificates in NSW
31 May 2006
Legal excellence news
31 May 2006
Legislation
31 May 2006
Major cases for this quarter
31 May 2006
Proposed restrictions on outbound telemarketing
30 May 2006
Victoria
26 May 2006
Western Australia
26 May 2006
Queensland
26 May 2006
South Australia
26 May 2006
Commonwealth
26 May 2006
Sterling Guardian Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2006] FCAFC 12
25 May 2006
Trans Tasman Therapeutic Products Regulatory Scheme
23 May 2006
Dilution down under: The protection of well-known trademarks in Australia
19 May 2006
Australian court upholds non-disclosure of equity swaps
18 May 2006
A consistent approach to Australia’s energy needs? New regulation of wind farms and energy efficiency for large users
16 May 2006
Budget 2006 - proposed superannuation changes
12 May 2006
New governance standards released
10 May 2006
Welcome revision to ACT’s property asbestos laws
8 May 2006
WorkChoices update: changes to record-keeping requirements
5 May 2006
High court overrules casual teacher discrimination finding
5 May 2006
Full Bench overturns nose stud ruling
5 May 2006
Sponsorship rights & ambush marketing - winning the race for public recognition
5 May 2006
Debit card and purchased payment facility reforms released
1 May 2006
Mallesons' international arbitration skills recognised by China's main body
30 May 2005
Leading Perth disputes partner joins Mallesons' Melbourne centre
20 May 2005
Mallesons dominant in Deals of the Year
6 May 2005
April
KWM drives 2013's largest property transaction
30 April 2013
Arbitrating in the PRC - risks to arbitrations as CIETAC Shanghai follows CIETAC Shenzhen and South China and formalises its split from CIETAC Beijing
30 April 2013
KWM drives 2013's biggest property transaction
30 April 2013
KWM continues streak of cross-border real estate investment deals
22 April 2013
Electronic Trading : New Hong Kong regulations in 2014
22 April 2013
NSW Government Response to the Collins Inquiry: the future of the Construction Trust
22 April 2013
KWM launches Class Actions Year in Review 2012
19 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons launches Class Actions in Australia - The Year in Review 2012
19 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons launches Guide to Trust Takeovers/Reconstructions in Australia
18 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons sponsors establishment of new Chair in International Finance & Regulation
17 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons' market-leading competition team recognised at Global Competition Review Awards
15 April 2013
Satellite utilisation: a new government policy
15 April 2013
Clarity for charities: not-for-profit reforms deliver a new statutory definition of “charity”
10 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises Suncorp on subordinated notes offer
10 April 2013
Information Technology Update - April 2013
10 April 2013
Contract Law Update - April 2013
10 April 2013
Back to the drawing board for broadband policy? The Coalition’s plan to overhaul the NBN
10 April 2013
Workplace (e)ssentials April 2013
8 April 2013
Be prepared - superannuation obligations increase 1 July 2013!
8 April 2013
KWM welcomes landmark currency convertibility agreement with China
8 April 2013
"Australia in the Asian Century" White Paper Implementation Plan
7 April 2013
KWM acts on successful landmark High Court proportionate liability ruling
5 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons named Australian Competition Law Firm of the Year
5 April 2013
Government releases draft legislation in relation to the “full” IMR
4 April 2013
Proportionate Liability – Restored to working order
4 April 2013
比例責任-本来の運用と機能を回復
4 April 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises Sinopec Corporation on asset purchase from Sinopec Group
2 April 2013
Seven key issues for asset managers in 2013
2 April 2013
Queensland’s Urban Encroachment legislative regime – from the specific to the general
30 April 2012
Full Federal Court finds in favour of NRL, AFL and Telstra in Optus TV Now appeal
27 April 2012
Stronger Super (tranche 3) and prudential standards released
27 April 2012
Insurance and Reinsurance Update - April 2012
24 April 2012
Takeovers Panel releases updated guidance on takeover documents
24 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Nestlé’s US$11.85 billion global acquisition of Pfizer Infant Nutrition business
24 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Ausdrill Limited’s AUD 150 million revolving credit facility agreement
23 April 2012
High Court unanimously affirms that iiNet is not liable for users’ copyright infringement
20 April 2012
Winds of change: CIETAC’s 2012 revision of the Arbitration Rules effective 1 May 2012
19 April 2012
Clear-sighted: Australia's new derivative "Dodd-Frank" law
19 April 2012
Key points from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation review
18 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons IP practice attracts star lateral hire
18 April 2012
Anti-arbitration injunction refused by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance: Lin Ming v Chen Shu Quan
17 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on M2 Telecommunications' A$83.1m capital raising
17 April 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials April 2012
16 April 2012
APRA provides further guidance on GPS 114: use of collateral, guarantees and LOCs
11 April 2012
Adoption of landholder duty model in Victoria from 1 July 2012
11 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises CHAMP Private Equity on their sale of the International Energy Services group
10 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons adds to gold rush of deals
10 April 2012
Changes to NSW corporate reconstruction relief
5 April 2012
APRA releases final guidance for superannuation trustees on contribution, benefit accrual and payment standards
5 April 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises Xstrata on South American hydro divestment
5 April 2012
Legal and regulatory developments in Australia
5 April 2012
Contract Law Update - April 2012
2 April 2012
Mallesons boosts Energy Resources & Projects practice with new hire
29 April 2011
Mallesons acts on A$208m sale of Valad Property Group
29 April 2011
Future of Financial Advice - Government announces more detail on its proposals
29 April 2011
Workplace & Employee Relations update April 2011
29 April 2011
Protected action ballot orders found to be invalid
29 April 2011
Manager fails in damages bid over GFC role change
29 April 2011
Federal Magistrates Court finds employer took adverse action against employee who complained about underpayments
29 April 2011
Full Federal Court clarifies test for adverse action claims
29 April 2011
Employer found to have unfairly dismissed employee by unilaterally changing her role and reducing pay
29 April 2011
Victorian Government introduces strict anti-bullying laws: bullying punishable by imprisonment
27 April 2011
Government announces review of Victorian human rights charter
21 April 2011
Record NZ penalty for misuse of market power
21 April 2011
The ‘price’ of over-regulation
20 April 2011
Noticing the ACCC’s use of new infringement notices
20 April 2011
Reverse payment settlements - are pay-for-delay agreements anti-competitive or is it the free market in operation?
20 April 2011
In brief
20 April 2011
Publications
20 April 2011
Competition Quarterly Q1 2011
20 April 2011
Leaps and bounds - how the Hong Kong regulatory landscape will change in 2011-12
19 April 2011
Regulator April 2011
19 April 2011
A quiet revolution in China's financial markets
19 April 2011
Be careful what you contract for
19 April 2011
Penalties for anti-competitive conduct: 2010 in review
18 April 2011
Proposals for a European contract law
18 April 2011
Review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive
18 April 2011
(Blank)
18 April 2011
International news
15 April 2011
China allows bigger role of foreign investment in distribution of publications
14 April 2011
European Regulatory Update - April 2011
14 April 2011
(Blank)
14 April 2011
Improving prospectus disclosure for retail investors
14 April 2011
Treasury released much anticipated exposure draft of amendments to clarify taxation of trusts
14 April 2011
China further eases control over outbound investment
14 April 2011
US style mergers under English law a framework for Australian companies
13 April 2011
Legal Professional Privilege - What is the purpose of the communication?
13 April 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials April 2011
13 April 2011
Employees did not have to disclose competing product concept to employer
13 April 2011
Employer’s removal of discretionary benefits constituted employer response action
13 April 2011
Voting process commences when employees receive ballot material
13 April 2011
Employers must continuously consult all bargaining representatives
13 April 2011
Other items of interest
13 April 2011
UK Bribery Act guidelines published - implementation date now 1 July 2011
6 April 2011
ASIC revises its responsible lending guidance
1 April 2011
Mallesons play it fair
30 April 2010
China clarifies commercial secrecy
30 April 2010
New foreign investment fund rules: Exposure Draft released
29 April 2010
Cooper phase 3: Self Managed Super Solutions
29 April 2010
Foreign investment rules for residential acquisitions tightened
28 April 2010
Draft Bill reversing Sons of Gwalia released
27 April 2010
Reshaping the financial services industry
27 April 2010
SFC takes tough line on structured product reform
27 April 2010
High Court reduces standing requirements for registered IP challenges
23 April 2010
NCYLC Children’s Law Awards 2010 - Winners announced
21 April 2010
Tax changes for financing transactions: Upper Tier 2, term subordinated notes and amendments to TOFA rules
21 April 2010
Cooper Review releases "MySuper: Optimising Australian superannuation"
20 April 2010
Proposed changes to the MIT withholding tax & Capital Account Election regime
19 April 2010
Executive remuneration - Government responds to PC report
16 April 2010
China’s State Council issues new policies to boost foreign investment in China
16 April 2010
Mallesons tops Q1 Mergers and Acquisitions league tables
13 April 2010
Mallesons strengthens Special Counsel with four new appointments
9 April 2010
Mallesons acts on A$125m Western Areas convertible bond issue
8 April 2010
Regulator April 2010
5 April 2010
Workplace and Employee Relations Update April 2010
1 April 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - April 2010
1 April 2010
Release of Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill 2010
1 April 2010
Release of National Consumer Credit Protection Bill 2009
30 April 2009
Chinese regulators nearly battle ready
30 April 2009
Mallesons tops winners' list at ALB Australasian Law Awards
25 April 2009
Genuine redundancy payments: final Taxation Ruling issued
24 April 2009
High Court thaws on EPGs: IceTV successful in copyright case
24 April 2009
James Hardie decision puts directors’ responsibilities in the spotlight
24 April 2009
Commonwealth Government inquiry into contribution of the not-for-profit sector
23 April 2009
New draft regulation on solvency clauses for debt/ equity tax rules
22 April 2009
Government stimulus package offers QLD social housing opportunities
21 April 2009
Contaminated land: draft Guidelines on the duty to notify the NSW EPA
16 April 2009
Construction Update - Autumn 2009
9 April 2009
Executive remuneration - tighter regulation moves a step closer
8 April 2009
Government flags speedier resolution to infrastructure access disputes
8 April 2009
Workplace and Employee Relations Update - April 2009
7 April 2009
New employment dispute resolution process available in Western Australia
7 April 2009
Appeal Court upholds restraints on former employee
7 April 2009
Same-sex couples to now receive equal treatment under superannuation and taxation laws
7 April 2009
Verbal statements did not create a legally binding contract of employment
7 April 2009
The new industrial relations system - top 10 transitional tips
7 April 2009
‘Use it or lose it’ approach confirmed
7 April 2009
"No waiver" clauses: how effective are they?
6 April 2009
Large penalties for “workplace cowboy” who underpaid employees
4 April 2009
Australia gets inventive: major changes to Patents Act proposed
3 April 2009
Reforms to the offering and distribution of structured products in Hong Kong
2 April 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials - April 2009
1 April 2009
ACCC issues draft decision to grant on conditions Telstra's WLR/LCS exemption applications
30 April 2008
Another overhaul of section 46?
29 April 2008
Limited transitional arrangements for DOFIs under draft regulations
29 April 2008
China strengthens its regulation on wealth management products
23 April 2008
Collateral Benefits in Takeovers - Takeovers Panel Guidance Note released
18 April 2008
APRA releases draft prudential framework for general insurance groups
17 April 2008
Voluntary privacy breach reporting
16 April 2008
ASMI Complaints panel ruling highlights some pitfalls for advertisers of therapeutic goods
16 April 2008
Takeovers Panel Ruling on Cash Settlement Swaps
14 April 2008
Expediting your Australian patent application in the USA, or vice versa
11 April 2008
Regulation of Direct Offshore Foreign Insurers - Limited Exemption Arrangements
8 April 2008
First Step Towards National Occupational Health and Safety Laws
7 April 2008
online financial services disclosure
4 April 2008
China publishes draft filing obligations for merger control regime
3 April 2008
UK Companies Act 2006
2 April 2008
Proposed changes to component pricing
2 April 2008
Patent litigation to be subject to intensive case management
2 April 2008
Dismissal of employee who took sick leave to attend football game not discriminatory
1 April 2008
Review of exemptions in Victorian discrimination legislation
1 April 2008
Facts discovered after termination considered in unfair dismissal claim
1 April 2008
New provisions enhance access to China for construction engineering services firms
19 April 2007
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 (Cth) - Moving forward after registration
17 April 2007
Grace period for record-keeping requirements ends
4 April 2007
Commission has jurisdiction over unlawful termination claim if employer engages in a course of conduct that forces employee to resign
4 April 2007
ACTU seeking wage increases of $28 a week
4 April 2007
China finally enacts landmark Property Rights Law
4 April 2007
ANZTPA implementation - Australian Bill released - 4 April 2007
3 April 2007
Anti-money laundering - AML/CTF Rules finalised
2 April 2007
Mallesons advises Chas Kelly Transport Group on Toll businesses acquisition
2 April 2007
Mallesons advises Allco on Singapore real estate investment trust
26 April 2006
Is there sufficient support for personal property securities law reform in Australia?
24 April 2006
New ACT laws will help prevent development delays
24 April 2006
Senate Committee Report on Exposure Draft AML/CTF Bill
18 April 2006
Managing reputational risk: are NEDs the gatekeepers?
17 April 2006
The gathering momentum of shareholder class actions
17 April 2006
More law reform proposals affecting directors duties
17 April 2006
Victoria
14 April 2006
Commonwealth
14 April 2006
Western Australia
14 April 2006
Queensland
14 April 2006
Northern Territory
14 April 2006
Tasmania
14 April 2006
South Australia
14 April 2006
Midland Expressway Limited v Carillion Construction Limited and others (No. 2) [2005] EWHC 2963
13 April 2006
Corporate and Financial Services Regulation Review
13 April 2006
Document destruction: Victoria introduces new criminal offence
12 April 2006
Shell Refining (Australia) Pty Limited -v- A J Mayr Engineering Pty Limited [2006] NSWSC 94
10 April 2006
Further proposed FSR refinements
10 April 2006
Doric Building Pty Ltd v Marine & Civil Construction Co Pty Ltd [2006] WASC 12
7 April 2006
Dominant in Deals of the Year
7 April 2006
E-commerce amendments to the Consumer Credit Code
6 April 2006
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2006
4 April 2006
The wait is over: WorkChoices begins
3 April 2006
Court finds calls to clients were more than just a courtesy
3 April 2006
Employer pays dearly for bullying by third party
3 April 2006
The Australian Government Future Fund: opportunities for investment managers
3 April 2006
Prime Minister’s Award recognises Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ community program
15 April 2005
March
Reporting back: Australia’s rules on derivatives trade reporting released
28 March 2013
KWM advises Leighton on telco asset sale
28 March 2013
KWM acts for Airtrain in sale to UK pension fund
27 March 2013
EPA releases new separation distances guidelines
27 March 2013
Vegetation clearing reforms to boost agribusiness in Queensland
27 March 2013
The Hong Kong Sevens: Tackling seven issues in the licensing of "regulated activities" under the Securities and Futures Ordinance
26 March 2013
KWM strengthens Tax Practice with lateral partner appointment
25 March 2013
Protecting your trade marks in the new domain names expansion
25 March 2013
Risky gifts: why PE sponsors must get anti-corruption compliance right
25 March 2013
Bullies Beware – new protections added to the Fair Work Act
22 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises GE Capital on acquisition of Allianz Australia's loan book
22 March 2013
NDRC issues supplemental regulations in relation to the issuance of RMB Bonds in Hong Kong by PRC onshore non-financial institutions
22 March 2013
国家发改委发布示范大纲,以进一步规范境内非金融机构赴香港发行人民币债券
22 March 2013
Employee Relations & Safety Update March 2013
22 March 2013
The Landscape - Autumn 2013
22 March 2013
Planning reform in dribs and drabs
22 March 2013
Proposed narrowing of EFIC's mandate
22 March 2013
New Bill to require merger of multiple superannuation accounts
21 March 2013
Construction codes collide
21 March 2013
Certainty for portability in Australia
20 March 2013
Day 1 of the Murray Darling Basin Plan - good news for the environment or...?
19 March 2013
A journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step: first Australian OTC derivatives rules are out
18 March 2013
Uranium report reveals Queensland regulatory framework is ready for uranium mining
18 March 2013
Due process denied? Arbitration award to be set aside? Tribunal’s conduct has to be serious or egregious
15 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises HeidelbergCement on its JV agreement with Holcim to control Cement Australia
15 March 2013
Gender equality reporting period ends 31 March 2013
14 March 2013
ASX’s final revised Guidance Note 8 on Continuous Disclosure: what’s changed?
14 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises Melbourne IT on sale of its Digital Brand Services division
13 March 2013
It’s EMIR vs Dodd-Frank – and for Australians, it’s déjà vu, all over again
13 March 2013
DIRECT GUIDANCE ABOUT DIRECT MARKETING: Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner forges ahead, with new regime to begin 1 April 2013
13 March 2013
Arbitration in Australia: an arbitrator’s right to be wrong
13 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises on landmark arbitration case
13 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises Goodman on US$450 million acquisition from DP World
11 March 2013
ASIC finalises regulatory guidance on conflicted remuneration and other banned benefits under the FoFA reforms
7 March 2013
Real Estate Insights
7 March 2013
Workplace (e)ssentials March 2013
6 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises IGO on A$170 million facility agreement with NAB
6 March 2013
King & Wood Mallesons cements regional powerhouse status with IFLR award win
4 March 2013
Australia’s Foreign Investment Policy: New Developments for 2013
4 March 2013
More FoFA regulations: grandfathering and financial advice businesses
4 March 2013
EPA Victoria reviews internal policies and guidelines
1 March 2013
The Digital Fringe of Patent Law: Federal Court Rules against Research Affiliates
1 March 2013
ASIC finalises views on codes to obviate the FoFA opt-in requirement
1 March 2013
2012 Children's Law Awards open
30 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on mining industry's biggest ever deal
30 March 2012
A flood of inquiries
29 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Beach Energy's $345m capital raising
29 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons declares gender equality priority
29 March 2012
ATO revisits meaning of trust “income” - again
28 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons sets a new bench mark in client service by embarking on Australia’s first legal project management program
28 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on Australia’s largest property transaction in 2012
27 March 2012
New Equity Division Practice Note concerning Disclosure of Documents
26 March 2012
Well-known Australian artist receives damages award for unjustifiable threats of copyright infringement
23 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons named KangaNews Law Firm of the Year
22 March 2012
Regulator - March 2012
22 March 2012
FoFA Bills passed by House of Representatives
22 March 2012
Federal Court puts cork in shareholder action against HIH
22 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Glencore on billion dollar acquisition
22 March 2012
Raising the Bar Bill clears its last hurdle
21 March 2012
Workplace and Employee Relations Update March 2012
20 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons acts on IAG's new CPS hybrid offer
19 March 2012
Resources projects under fire from Productivity Commission
16 March 2012
Transfer Pricing Legislation – Exposure Draft released
16 March 2012
The votes are in: Clients select King & Wood Mallesons as ‘Best Law Firm’
16 March 2012
Leading Australian Artist Awarded Damages for Unjustified Threats in Controversial Copyright Case
16 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons advises on Stockland's sale of its stake in Moorebank trust
16 March 2012
Good news for custodial, nominee and other “bare trust” providers and clients: ATO will not seek to disturb current market practice
15 March 2012
King & Wood Mallesons boosts Canberra office and government sector practice with a new wave of talent
14 March 2012
Class actions are here to stay – King & Wood Mallesons launches Class Actions – The year in review 2011
13 March 2012
Wide powers of ATO requests issued under section 264 of the Tax Act reaffirmed: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited v Konza
13 March 2012
India held liable to King & Wood Mallesons’ Australian client as a result of the failure of the Indian courts’ to promptly enforce an arbitration award
9 March 2012
Report into media and media regulation recommends new regulator
9 March 2012
Finalisation of Telstra/NBN Co agreements heralds a new era in telecommunications
9 March 2012
Australian King & Wood Mallesons partner stands out for exceptional client service on global stage
8 March 2012
ASIC v FMG: important clarity on continuous disclosure obligations h
8 March 2012
ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
7 March 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials March 2012
7 March 2012
Investment Manager Regime – New Exposure Draft for Interim Measures
6 March 2012
Information Technology Update - March 2012
5 March 2012
Raising the bar on patents and trade marks - Bill Passes Senate
2 March 2012
Announced changes to Australian general anti-avoidance income tax regime (Part IVA) – effective from 1 March 2012, but no detail!
2 March 2012
Class actions are here to stay – King & Wood Mallesons launches Class Actions – The year in review 2011
2 March 2012
Fuller to follow Milliner - Mallesons chooses next Chief Executive Partner
31 March 2011
Price Signalling Bill Introduced to Parliament
25 March 2011
Covered Bonds Draft Legislation Released
24 March 2011
UK Panel - Takeover Code Reforms
24 March 2011
China draft rules propose that Chinese employee data cannot be stored overseas
24 March 2011
Extension of convening period in voluntary administration: a more flexible approach?
23 March 2011
Mallesons cements status as an Employer of Choice for Women
21 March 2011
Mallesons advises on Origin Energy’s $2.3bn equity raising
15 March 2011
Balance sheet insolvency and point of no return - the Eurosail appeal
15 March 2011
Insurance and reinsurance update - March 2011
15 March 2011
Pandora’s box remains closed
11 March 2011
ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
11 March 2011
Mallesons acts on first sale agreement for the supply of LNG to Japan
10 March 2011
The wait is over: India gets merger control powers - 10 March 2011
10 March 2011
China's national security review procedures commence - 10 March 2011
10 March 2011
Regulator March 2011
10 March 2011
Spoilt for choice - NSW regime for representative (class) actions comes into effect - 9 March 2011
9 March 2011
Mallesons partner named among Australia’s top 50 leading women
8 March 2011
ASIC v FMG: important clarity on continuous disclosure obligations - 8 March 2011
8 March 2011
ASIC v FMG: important clarity on continuous disclosure obligations - 8 March 2011
8 March 2011
Further delays for UK Bribery Act 2010 - 7 March 2011
7 March 2011
Amendments to the tax law to provide certainty for trusts - 4 March 2011
4 March 2011
Full Federal Court confirms iiNet is not liable for peer-to-peer file sharing
2 March 2011
Australian Council on Intellectual Property publishes report into patentable subject matter - 1 March 2011
1 March 2011
Business interruption insurance - a few holes in the umbrella
1 March 2011
Flood insurance scheme can’t be rushed
1 March 2011
Changes to qualifying age for the age pension and increased participation in the workforce - insurance issues
1 March 2011
When is an omission not an omission for the purposes of s 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth)?
1 March 2011
Who are “you”? - third party beneficiaries burnt by Federal Court decision
1 March 2011
“Plausibly extending” the application of s 45 - parent companies arranging insurance for subsidiaries
1 March 2011
Private health insurance - review of Standard Information Statements
1 March 2011
Judicial management
1 March 2011
Stockbroking retainers - when does the duty to advise arise?
1 March 2011
Discretionary mutual funds - reporting obligations extended
1 March 2011
Financial advice - not just a click away
1 March 2011
PI insurance required for trustees
1 March 2011
Insurance and reinsurance update - March 2011: Asia Insights
1 March 2011
Proposal for independent insurance authority remains controversial
1 March 2011
Opinion divided on proposed healthcare reforms
1 March 2011
Welcome
1 March 2011
Current issues and challenges facing boards of Australian companies
1 March 2011
Government releases draft bill to outlaw price signalling
1 March 2011
Welcome developments for non-Australian funds
1 March 2011
Top ten issues for Australian funds in 2011
1 March 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials - March 2011
1 March 2011
Legal and regulatory developments in Australia - March 2011
1 March 2011
Regulatory capital increases: they are not just for banks
1 March 2011
Union official succeeds in adverse action claim
1 March 2011
Employer takes adverse action by denying workplace opportunities
1 March 2011
Employer permitted to require employee to accept lower-skilled role
1 March 2011
Union obtains protected action ballot order after employer’s refusal to bargain
1 March 2011
Federal Court decision enforces trade marks over internet marketing of strata-titled property
31 March 2010
HKMA issues Guideline on a Sound Remuneration System
31 March 2010
Landmark decision on the taxation of trusts: the High Court hands down decision in Bamford
30 March 2010
Disclosure about financial claims schemes in PDSs required from 12/10/11
26 March 2010
Mallesons a top finalist at ALB Awards 2010
25 March 2010
Mallesons acts for BG on LNG deal with China Offshore Oil Corporation
25 March 2010
APRA proposes to supervise conglomerate groups
25 March 2010
SuperStream: Cooper Review’s preliminary report on operations & efficiency
23 March 2010
Supreme Court decision creates doubt over validity of access arrangements under the Mining Act
22 March 2010
Will you get the fees you expect? - JP Morgan Australia Limited v Consolidated Minerals Limited
22 March 2010
Cross-practice Mallesons team acts for Nestlé on pet accessories acquisition
19 March 2010
It’s a four for Mallesons PPP deal
18 March 2010
Clients again vote Mallesons as market leader
18 March 2010
National Consumer Credit: answers for insurers?
18 March 2010
To Deed or not to Deed
18 March 2010
Total Recall (of the TPA): New National Product Safety Regime
18 March 2010
What? No more “TPA”? Minister Emerson Introduces Phase Two of the Australian Consumer Law into Parliament
18 March 2010
Insurance Contracts Amendment Bill 2010
18 March 2010
Mallesons acts for Greenhill on US$215m Caliburn acquisition
17 March 2010
Mallesons acts on A$375m Southern Cross Media refinancing and internalisation
17 March 2010
A brave new world - Senate endorses unfair terms legislation
17 March 2010
Unfair terms in insurance contracts - Options Paper released
17 March 2010
National Consumer Credit - Regulations made and released
16 March 2010
Taxation of employee equity schemes - ATO provides guidance regarding “real risk of forfeiture”
15 March 2010
Mallesons is named Employer of Choice for Women
12 March 2010
Best Lawyers rankings confirm Mallesons’ market strength
12 March 2010
Mallesons consolidates its regional reputation at IFLR Asia Awards
11 March 2010
ASIC passporting relief notices due this month
11 March 2010
National Consumer Credit regime developments
11 March 2010
The importance of registering copyright in the United States
11 March 2010
Vioxx class action judgment - a bitter pill for Merck to swallow
9 March 2010
Government supports proposed reforms to unconscionable conduct and franchising provisions
3 March 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - March 2010
1 March 2010
Other items of interest
31 March 2009
Employer forced depressed employee to resign
31 March 2009
Proposed changes to subclass 457 visas
31 March 2009
Application to avoid redundancy pay obligation unsuccessful
31 March 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials - March 2009
31 March 2009
The tide turns: What you need to know about the Fair Work Bill
28 March 2009
Full Court rejects $3.2 million claim for testing back-up copy of software
27 March 2009
The new industrial relations system - top 10 transitional tips
20 March 2009
Coca-Cola’s China juice deal goes sour
19 March 2009
Business response to government intervention in golden handshakes - one to watch
19 March 2009
New Master Agreement for Financial Derivatives in China
18 March 2009
BRW Client Choice Awards - a double win for Mallesons
12 March 2009
Proving a patent is obvious - be careful when preparing the evidence
12 March 2009
Australian Government releases draft emissions trading legislation
11 March 2009
Court widens category of registrable instruments relating to charges
10 March 2009
Mallesons takes out five at IFLR Asia Awards 2009
5 March 2009
ASIC extends ban on covered short selling of financial stocks
5 March 2009
International news
4 March 2009
In brief
4 March 2009
A closer look at the new national consumer law
4 March 2009
Movement at the station- a shift in the ACCC's powers of market investigation?
4 March 2009
Competition Quarterly Update - March 2009
4 March 2009
Risk of inserting ‘Nil’ or ‘N/A’ in Annexure of Australian Standard Contracts
2 March 2009
Serving payment claims via facsimile and who bears the risk of non-receipt
2 March 2009
Government announces extension of APRA's supervisory and enforcement powers
2 March 2009
Mallesons Contruction Legal Update
2 March 2009
It May Not be a Bargain After All
28 March 2008
Full Federal Court considers the meaning of "relevant to work in the relevant art"
26 March 2008
Garnaut’s Emissions Trading Scheme Key Design Features
20 March 2008
BMD Major Projects Pty Ltd v Victorian Urban Development Authority [2007] VSC409
20 March 2008
Abolition of WA security duty
20 March 2008
Duty of care of designers breached by manufacturer of machine
19 March 2008
Australia's infrastructure priorities
19 March 2008
The Bezzina case - judicial review of construction payment adjudications in NSW & QLD
19 March 2008
Legislation
19 March 2008
Major recent cases
19 March 2008
OH&S considerations in alliancing
19 March 2008
Hong Kong's new Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance
19 March 2008
Vos Construction & Joinery Qld Pty Ltd v Sanctuary Properties
19 March 2008
Shepherd Homes Ltd v Encia Remediation Limited & Green Piling Limited [2007]
19 March 2008
Environmental Systems Pty Ltd v Peerless Holdings Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 26
19 March 2008
CPC Energy Pty Ltd v Bellevarde Constructions Pty Ltd & Anor [2007] NSWSC 1397
19 March 2008
The Bezzina case - judicial review of construction payment adjudications in NSW & QLD
19 March 2008
Legislation
19 March 2008
Major recent cases
19 March 2008
Duty of care of designers breached by manufacturer of machine
19 March 2008
Australia’s Infrastructure Priorities: securing our prosperity
19 March 2008
Certification in NSW for Building Professionals and Building Approvals
19 March 2008
Infrastructure Australia
19 March 2008
OHS considerations in alliancing
19 March 2008
ASIC changes policy on secondary sale relief for convertible bonds
17 March 2008
Personal property securities reform still on the agenda
14 March 2008
Mallesons hits a six at IFLR Asian Awards
14 March 2008
Mallesons advises on Asia’s first carbon offset program
14 March 2008
Nufarm Ltd v Jurox Pty Ltd - a lesson in construction of claims
13 March 2008
Mallesons wins award for global excellence
12 March 2008
Consequential loss - a new definition
3 March 2008
Employer penalised for transferring and suspending employee
3 March 2008
VCAT grants discrimination exemption
3 March 2008
Sacking employee for discounting cigarettes not harsh, unjust or unreasonable
3 March 2008
IR developments during February
3 March 2008
Directors’ liability - recent developments
30 March 2007
Civil liability for corporate fault - a recent case
30 March 2007
Criminal liability for corporate fault - CAMAC Report
30 March 2007
Review of Sanctions for breaches in Corporate Law
30 March 2007
Sons of Gwalia
30 March 2007
In brief
30 March 2007
Principal contractor - principal point of responsibility for site safety?
30 March 2007
Privately Financed Projects - the NSW Government’s PFP Guidelines and Commercial Principles
30 March 2007
New developments
30 March 2007
Major recent cases
30 March 2007
Federal Government makes controversial changes to the Construction Code Guidelines
30 March 2007
Legislation
30 March 2007
Thiess Pty Ltd v Erc Frankona Reinsurance Ltd [2007] QSC 004
27 March 2007
620 Collins Street Pty Ltd v Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd & Anor (No 2) VSC
27 March 2007
Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd v River Street Developments Pty Ltd [2006] VSC 425
27 March 2007
PRA Electrical Pty Ltd v Perseverance Exploration Pty Ltd & Anor [2006] VSC 432
27 March 2007
Landmark Comandate decision widens scope of arbitration clauses
27 March 2007
Dispute resolution clause interpretation: PCCW Global Ltd v Interactive Communications Service Ltd [Hong Kong Court of Appeal, 2006]
27 March 2007
Partner in Profile - David Fairlie
27 March 2007
Mallesons News
27 March 2007
China passes new Enterprise Income Tax Law
27 March 2007
Maitland Main Collieries Pty Ltd v Xstrata Mt Owen Pty Ltd [2006] NSWSC 1235
26 March 2007
Mallesons helps kick-start the Asian property derivative market
26 March 2007
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 (Cth) deadline for registering is 31 March 2007
21 March 2007
China issues new rules on finance leasing -19 March 2007
16 March 2007
Mallesons wins at IFLR Asian Awards, BRW-St.George Client Choice Awards and is ranked a top 50 global law firm again
15 March 2007
Recent trends and legal reforms affecting mergers & acquisitions in China 9 March 2007
14 March 2007
Duties of good faith and trust and confidence: here to stay?
14 March 2007
Employees absent on workers compensation protected from unlawful termination
14 March 2007
Damage to the relationship of trust and confidence does not automatically negate re-employment following dismissal
14 March 2007
Strike ballot and =genuine bargaining update
14 March 2007
Careful drafting and acting fast: how to make your restraint of trade clauses enforceable
14 March 2007
Commission asserts its jurisdiction in proposed termination of employee
14 March 2007
Introduction to Australian Patent Review 2006
13 March 2007
A win for renewable energy developments - 13 March 2007
13 March 2007
Probationary and qualifying periods restart following transmission of business: AIRC
13 March 2007
Renewing wage claim does not mean failure to genuinely try to reach agreement
13 March 2007
NSW Supreme Court implies terms of good faith and trust and confidence into an employment contract
13 March 2007
Further update about Austraclear Services agency arrangements - 9 March 2007
9 March 2007
Air at the end of the tunnel, emissions trading in the Pearl River Delta, China - 14 March 2007
8 March 2007
Austraclear Services stops writing new paying and collection agency service business - 7 March 2007
7 March 2007
Electronic Evidence, Document Retention and Privacy
31 March 2006
What’s been happening in the continuous disclosure space
31 March 2006
Corporate class actions in Australia
31 March 2006
Australian legal provisions
31 March 2006
Australian case studies*
31 March 2006
Structuring for and protecting your intellectual property
31 March 2006
Airport Development and Aviation Noise Ombudsman Bill 2006
30 March 2006
Showing your true colours and protecting them
30 March 2006
Lessons from Australia as Asian REITs thrive
29 March 2006
Practitioner in profile - Sally Fitzgerald
28 March 2006
UNCITRAL Conference Singapore and IBA Conference, Prague
28 March 2006
No choice of law: a case study
28 March 2006
Arbitration issues and developments, Australasia region
28 March 2006
Dates for your diary- China arbitration roadshow
28 March 2006
Thiess Services v Mirvac QLD [2006] QCA 50
28 March 2006
Amendments to the Therapeutic Goods Act passed
27 March 2006
Glencore v Takeovers Panel
24 March 2006
WorkChoices: what you need to do now
24 March 2006
Arms v WSA Online Limited - wine, websites, consumer and misrepresentation
21 March 2006
Potential workplace privacy legislation for Victorian employers
21 March 2006
Overhaul of GITC and Supplier Liability Caps
21 March 2006
Proposed new prudential standards on outsourcing from APRA
21 March 2006
"WorkChoices" begins: the brave new world is upon us
20 March 2006
Mallesons hat-trick as Asian Regional Law Firm of the Year
20 March 2006
Government releases media reform proposals
15 March 2006
Lanskey Constructions v Noxequin [2005] NSWSC 963
10 March 2006
WorkChoices update
10 March 2006
Rowe free to work for Channel 9
10 March 2006
New Victorian long service leave laws now in force
10 March 2006
When is a termination a "redundancy"?
10 March 2006
Company policies: apply them consistently or risk unenforceability
10 March 2006
Reinstatement under State Act possible for Federal Award covered employee
10 March 2006
Changes to NSW industrial laws
10 March 2006
Clarence Street Pty Ltd v Isis Projects Pty Ltd [2005] NSWCA 391
10 March 2006
Sons of Gwalia Limited - Federal Court appeal unsuccessful
10 March 2006
Telstra Directors’ legal update
9 March 2006
New renewable energy legislation for Australia and China (and important Chinese CDM notice affecting service agreements)
8 March 2006
Corporate Governance Update - March 2006
2 March 2006
WorkChoices - the current state of play
2 March 2006
Rowe free to work for Channel 9
2 March 2006
Interim injunction refused based on employer’s conduct
2 March 2006
Payment changes for building contractors
2 March 2006
Mallesons named Regional Law Firm of the Yea
16 March 2005
February
Free Issue - February 2013
28 February 2013
AgriThinking - Summer 2013
28 February 2013
A Plan for Australian Jobs
27 February 2013
No liability for Australian subsidiary for offshore website
27 February 2013
Don’t let the Raised Bar trip you up
25 February 2013
Carbon checklist: Is your house in order?
22 February 2013
“Strong enforcement” - The ACCC’s key priorities for 2013
22 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises on sale of Bluewaters power station
21 February 2013
The blanket approach - Green light given to "catch-all" insurance notifications
21 February 2013
Cleared for publication down under – ASX OTC clearing consultation starts
20 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons launches Directions 2013 - a report on the current issues and challenges facing Australian directors and boards
20 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons M&A practice among most highly-regarded in the world
20 February 2013
Court as gatekeeper – the transfer of long term insurance business in Hong Kong
18 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Investec on financing of Catalyst’s acquisition of Reed Business Information Australia (RBIA)
15 February 2013
Further MIT reforms: uncertainty regarding treatment of foreign pension funds under MIT concessions to be removed
14 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons launches DealTrends 2012 - a report analysing the Asia Pacific private M&A market
14 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons boosts regional oil and gas practice with lateral hire
14 February 2013
Part IVA and transfer pricing reforms – Bill introduced into Parliament
14 February 2013
Meaning of “residential premises” for GST purposes - New GST ruling released
14 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons (Australia) appoints new Chairman
13 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons acts on NAB CPS offer
13 February 2013
Strategies for successfully enforcing against assets in China
13 February 2013
Cashing in on Carbon Farming
12 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises on wind farm ECA financing
11 February 2013
ACCC takes on Visa
11 February 2013
A wave of changes to strengthen offshore petroleum regulation
7 February 2013
Workplace (e)ssentials February 2013
7 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons Named Australian Law Firm of the Year by KangaNews – the sixth consecutive win for the firm
7 February 2013
On Board - February 2013
6 February 2013
Employee Relations & Safety Update February 2013
6 February 2013
Google Inc v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
6 February 2013
King & Wood Mallesons advises on cross-border wind farm acquisition
5 February 2013
Proposed reforms to NSW construction industry: Collins report released for public comment
1 February 2013
Regional pre-eminence: Mallesons and King & Wood dominate Chambers Awards
29 February 2012
New plan to manage development pressures on the Great Barrier Reef
28 February 2012
Mallesons continues wave of hybrid debt offer deals
28 February 2012
Conclusions on consultations on the introduction of the Securities and Futures (Short Position Reporting) Rules
24 February 2012
Commissioner of Taxation wins major PRRT case
24 February 2012
Mallesons advises on Northern Territory Government's procurement of new Marine Supply Base
23 February 2012
ACCC's Enforcement Priorities for 2012
22 February 2012
Mallesons launches FoFA toolkit
21 February 2012
ASIC lifts the veil on its approach to investigation and enforcement
21 February 2012
Government announces further reforms to Executive Remuneration Laws
21 February 2012
Insufficient time proposed for carbon traders and others to comply with the Australian Corporations Act
20 February 2012
Mallesons launches Directions 2012
17 February 2012
The Federal Court declares Part 5.3A is paramount
17 February 2012
$1 billion in grants now available for clean energy capex for Australian manufacturing
17 February 2012
Stronger Super Trustee Obligations Bill introduced into Parliament
16 February 2012
Mallesons launches Directions 2012 – a report on the current issues and challenges facing Australian directors and boards
16 February 2012
Mallesons advises on Colonial's $500m hybrid securities offer
15 February 2012
Anti-bribes policy can avert disaster
15 February 2012
King & Wood Mallesons takes international spotlight at 2012 Legal Business Awards
14 February 2012
Report shows private M&A in Australia is increasingly international - Australian practitioners need to think globally according to Australia's first private M&A deal study
14 February 2012
Mallesons advises on Tabcorp's $200m offer of unsecured, subordinated notes
14 February 2012
Limited recourse borrowing arrangements - a new financial product
13 February 2012
Major Part IVA victory for Mallesons client
10 February 2012
Applying for an Exploration Licence? Warning: Following industry guidelines and practice may not satisfy the requirements of the Mining Act 1978 (WA)
9 February 2012
Mallesons named INSTO Law Firm of the Year
9 February 2012
Workplace and Employee Relations Update February 2012
9 February 2012
The immediate reporting of pollution incidents commences on 6 February 2012 (NSW)
6 February 2012
Persons in control of workplaces must promptly take reasonably practicable steps to protect against known hazards
6 February 2012
Workplace (e)ssentials February 2012
3 February 2012
Window for new domains for brands closing soon
1 February 2012
Mallesons acts on significant cross-border hotel management acquisition
1 February 2012
Mallesons acts on Permira's US$1.5 billion acquisition of Genesys
1 February 2012
Mallesons acts on significant cross-border hotel management acquisition
1 February 2012
Mallesons takes out seventh IFLR Asia National award
28 February 2011
Class Action Quarter 1 2011
28 February 2011
Federal Court clarifies the test for novelty
28 February 2011
Anti-dumping laws - coming into focus - 25 February 2011
25 February 2011
Mallesons acts on capital raising for $4.1bn media deal
21 February 2011
Queensland’s disaster management solution – The Queensland Reconstruction Authority Bill (Qld)
18 February 2011
Opportunities for investment in foreign funds by Australian residents: Exposure Drafts for the proposed foreign accumulation fund and controlled foreign company amendments released
17 February 2011
Australian directors and boards at cross roads - Mallesons launches report on key challenges facing boards and directors
16 February 2011
Mallesons ranks as top Australian banking firm in Thomson Reuters’ latest league tables
16 February 2011
A new Great Wall? China completes another piece of the competition law puzzle with national security rules
16 February 2011
Home loan exit fees - Exposure Regulation
15 February 2011
China derivatives update - PRC banks may trade cross currency swaps with their clients and reforms on CBRC Derivatives Rules
15 February 2011
Workplace and Employee Relations Update - February 2011
12 February 2011
Executive remuneration reforms
12 February 2011
No finding of permanent employment after expiry of fixed term contract
12 February 2011
Employer breaches contract by failing to set performance objectives or conduct performance reviews
12 February 2011
Union refused access to meal room to hold discussions
12 February 2011
FWA full bench confirms employees should have been redeployed to associated entities
12 February 2011
2011 Funds Planner - Top 10 issues
11 February 2011
A turning point for interlocutory injunctions in patent cases?
9 February 2011
The Lomas decision - flawed assets and the ISDA master agreement
8 February 2011
Mallesons scoops Best Financial Law Firm award
3 February 2011
Draft model OHS regulations released for public comment
2 February 2011
Changes to ground water management regime involving the coal seam gas sector
2 February 2011
Increasing penalties in Queensland for workplace incidents
2 February 2011
The importance of annual reporting requirements under development consents
2 February 2011
Towards the new national urban policy
2 February 2011
HSE (e)ssentials update - February 2011
2 February 2011
Workplace (e)ssentials February 2011
1 February 2011
The Goodridge Case: new facts not new law
24 February 2010
Withdrawal of the Government Guarantee of Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding Liabilities
23 February 2010
Perth project finance team acts on third gold deal in one year
22 February 2010
Taxation of employee equity schemes - new valuation rules for unlisted rights
12 February 2010
Chinese regulator permits margin trading and short selling
12 February 2010
Mallesons acts for Xstrata on $15bn Wandoan Coal project
11 February 2010
Mallesons acts on US$85m Invista Asian property fund
10 February 2010
Mallesons wins 5th INSTO Law Firm of the Year Award
10 February 2010
Consolidation changes introduced to Parliament... finally
10 February 2010
Important changes for capital gains and withholding tax for trusts
10 February 2010
Update on important anti-money laundering developments
9 February 2010
2010 registration rules for foreign invested partnership enterprises
5 February 2010
2010 registration rules for foreign invested partnership enterprises
5 February 2010
Copenhagen Accord: implementation
5 February 2010
ASX releases paper on capital raising in Australia during GFC
1 February 2010
Competition Quarterly Update - February 2010
1 February 2010
Regulator February 2010
1 February 2010
Workplace (e)ssentials - February 2010
1 February 2010
Agreement rejected - differences between the existing and proposed agreements not explained to employees
1 February 2010
Employer restrained from completing harassment investigation
1 February 2010
Putting agreement to a vote may be bad faith bargaining
1 February 2010
Workplace and Employee Relations Update February 2010
1 February 2010
Federal Court grants interlocutory injunction restraining adverse action
1 February 2010
Failure to provide alternative duties does not amount to disability discrimination
1 February 2010
Full Federal Court finds income protection insurance is a matter pertaining to the employment relationship
1 February 2010
Enterprise agreement rejected over employer’s failure to properly explain proposed terms
1 February 2010
Full Federal Court upholds validity of WorkChoices collective agreement, finding no obligation to convene a general meeting of employees
1 February 2010
States refer IR powers to the Federal Government: a sneak peak at the legislation and transitional arrangements
1 February 2010
Insurance and Reinsurance Update - February 2010
1 February 2010
D&O insurance: current issues
27 February 2009
Corporate governance standards for private health insurers
27 February 2009
Small Business and General Business Tax Break - details revealed
27 February 2009
Insurance and reinsurance update - Feb 2009
27 February 2009
Henry Review calls for final public submissions
26 February 2009
Court confirms cheap share registry access for predatory buyer
24 February 2009
Proportionate liability update
20 February 2009
Insurer insolvency - future claims in respect of reinsurance contracts
20 February 2009
Duties of disclosure and a company’s true financial position
20 February 2009
The importance of retainers for professional advisors
20 February 2009
Upcoming review of compulsory terrorism insurance requirements
20 February 2009
Australian regulatory developments and the global financial crisis
20 February 2009
Partnership appointment: Moira Saville
20 February 2009
Executive Remuneration: Guidelines and Developments
19 February 2009
Government announces drawdown relief for pensioners and annuitants
18 February 2009
New national consumer law - submissions due in one month
18 February 2009
Panel releases further details of proposed national OHS laws
18 February 2009
Mallesons receives Caring Company award in Hong Kong
17 February 2009
Changes to Australia’s Foreign Investment Regime
17 February 2009
Extension of Chief Executive Partner’s term
16 February 2009
Chinese merger control - new draft measures mean greater risk
11 February 2009
Workplace (e)ssentials - February 2009
1 February 2009
Global Credit and Climate Crisis: A Green New Deal
1 February 2009
International News
29 February 2008
Our Publications
29 February 2008
In Brief
29 February 2008
Extradition
29 February 2008
Five Things You Need to Know About ........unfair terms
29 February 2008
Overview
29 February 2008
Director "independence" - recent developments
29 February 2008
Executive liability for continuous disclosure violations
29 February 2008
ASX Listing Rules - changes proposed
29 February 2008
Financial reporting for consolidated groups
29 February 2008
Overview
29 February 2008
Director "independence" - recent developments
29 February 2008
Executive liability for continuous disclosure violations
29 February 2008
ASX Listing Rules - changes proposed
29 February 2008
Financial reporting for consolidated groups
29 February 2008
Commissioner may not be able to restrict GST refunds
29 February 2008
Affordable housing initiative will create new property industry sector
29 February 2008
A new energy law for China, what will it mean for clean and renewable energy?
29 February 2008
Air at the end of the tunnel, Part II
29 February 2008
Launch of Australian Industry Program
27 February 2008
Mallesons appointed Honorary Lawyers for the College of Complex Project Managers
27 February 2008
Minister announces new Defence White Paper for 2008
27 February 2008
Concerns over margin scheme sales for residential developments
26 February 2008
Taxation review of managed investments
25 February 2008
Review of Australia's patent cases for 2007
25 February 2008
Mallesons transfers finance partner to Beijing office
25 February 2008
Corporate Counsel Seminar: Force Majeure clauses - Key questions answered
22 February 2008
Federal Court orders employee to pay employer's costs after dismissing claims
19 February 2008
Superannuation contributions required to be made by employers on a payment in lieu of notice
19 February 2008
Employer successfully sues former employee for defamation
19 February 2008
Dismissal of employee on long-term sick leave indirect impairment discrimination
19 February 2008
Court finds strike after level crossing 'near miss' unlawful
19 February 2008
Dismissal for incapacity unfair despite employee misconduct
19 February 2008
Federal Court orders employee to pay employer's costs after dismissing claims
19 February 2008
Superannuation contributions required to be made by employers on a payment in lieu of notice
19 February 2008
Employer successfully sues former employee for defamation
19 February 2008
Dismissal of employee on long-term sick leave indirect impairment discrimination
19 February 2008
Court finds strike after level crossing 'near miss' unlawful
19 February 2008
Dismissal for incapacity unfair despite employee misconduct
19 February 2008
China re-opens domestic capital markets to foreign investors
15 February 2008
China re-opens domestic capital markets to foreign investors
15 February 2008
Draft National Employment Standards Realised
14 February 2008
ACCC Releases New Draft Merger Guidelines 2008 - Safe Harbours and First Ports of Call - 14 February 2008
14 February 2008
A salutary lesson in failing to draft dispute clauses properly
13 February 2008
A salutary lesson in failing to draft dispute clauses properly
13 February 2008
‘Ad hoc’ arbitral awards made in Hong Kong enforceable in the Mainland
13 February 2008
Reliance on proper law of arbitration agreement results in anti-injunction finding:C v D [2007] EWHC 1541 (Comm)
13 February 2008
Court ordered preliminary discovery vs arbitration agreements: Timoney Technology Ltd & Anor v ADI Ltd [2007] VSC 402
13 February 2008
Jurisdiction in investment treaty arbitration: The Czech Republic v European Media Ventures SA
13 February 2008
In brief
13 February 2008
Mallesons news
13 February 2008
Practitioner in profile
13 February 2008
New obligations to accommodate persons with family and carer responsibilities
13 February 2008
New obligations to accommodate persons with family and carer responsibilities
13 February 2008
Mallesons wins Law Firm of the Year award
13 February 2008
The demise of AWAs?
12 February 2008
The demise of AWAs?
12 February 2008
New Victorian energy efficiency incentive scheme
8 February 2008
New Victorian energy efficiency incentive scheme
8 February 2008
Product Rationalisation - Submissions released by Treasury
8 February 2008
Product Rationalisation - Submissions released by Treasury
8 February 2008
Ralph Lauren Copyright Case Against Importer
8 February 2008
Ralph Lauren Copyright Case Against Importer
8 February 2008
First Home Saver Accounts - Consultation Paper released
8 February 2008
First Home Saver Accounts - Consultation Paper released
8 February 2008
Too Green to be True? ACCC's investigation into carbon neutral claims
1 February 2008
Too Green to be True? ACCC's investigation into carbon neutral claims
1 February 2008
Government set to finalise emission estimation guidelines
1 February 2008
Government set to finalise emission estimation guidelines
1 February 2008
Managed investment scheme issuers are nowsubject to anti-money laundering laws
1 February 2008
Managed investment scheme issuers are nowsubject to anti-money laundering laws
1 February 2008
Managed investment scheme issuers are nowsubject to anti-money laundering laws
1 February 2008
Managed investment scheme issuers are nowsubject to anti-money laundering laws
1 February 2008
Update on IR developments
1 February 2008
Sick employee awarded compensation for indirect discrimination
1 February 2008
Federal court dismisses breach of contract and discrimination claim
1 February 2008
Update on IR developments
1 February 2008
Sick employee awarded compensation for indirect discrimination
1 February 2008
Federal court dismisses breach of contract and discrimination claim
1 February 2008
“Contractual leviathans” take care - good faith in commercial contracts
28 February 2007
Industry comments invited on EFT Code consultation paper - 1 March 2007
28 February 2007
Damages actions for cartel conduct: immunity is not the end of the story
28 February 2007
The ACCC's immunity policy
28 February 2007
International news
28 February 2007
Our publications
28 February 2007
In brief
28 February 2007
Five things you need to know ... cartels
28 February 2007
WorkChoices - a brief review of the last 12 months
28 February 2007
Wider powers proposed for the Takeovers Panel
26 February 2007
Takeovers Panel responds to increased private equity activity
23 February 2007
Government announces Insurance Contracts Act 1984 Reform Package
20 February 2007
Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal rejects greenhouse objections and approves mine expansion - 20 February 2007
19 February 2007
Recent copyright changes come into force
12 February 2007
The High Court on copyright and development consents
12 February 2007
Comparative advertising loses its lustre
12 February 2007
In brief
12 February 2007
How not to draft your online contracts: The Big Day Out case
12 February 2007
Intangible assets: your best collateral?
12 February 2007
Mallesons number one in Australasian project finance again
12 February 2007
Anti-money laundering - will you have to report to AUSTRAC in June 2007?
9 February 2007
Australian Task Group on Emissions Trading - Issues Paper released for comment
8 February 2007
M&A in a globalising era - influences for Australia
7 February 2007
Private equity - what's on offer?
7 February 2007
P2Ps and management buyouts - conflicts of interest
5 February 2007
Full Bench rules on genuine operational reasons exemption
2 February 2007
Employee’s dismissal for refusing medical check not unfair
2 February 2007
Absence on workers’ compensation is paid sick leave: Federal Magistrates’ Court
2 February 2007
Employee at law even though sub-contractor by name
2 February 2007
Sons of Gwalia: shareholders as creditors - 1 February 2007
1 February 2007