Foreign Investment Framework Changes in light of “extraordinary economic circumstances”
On Sunday, 29 March 2020, the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced that all proposed foreign investments will temporarily be subject to…
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Private Equity Outlook 2019: Trends, predictions and insights on the Australian private equity sector
Welcome to our report on the outlook for Australian private equity in 2019. This report is informed by discussions with…
Warranty and indemnity insurance: Covering risk in M&A transactions
Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance is now a common feature of Australia’s private M&A market. Traditionally the domain of private…
Jumping the gun – ACCC sues for implementing a merger too soon
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instituted proceedings against Cryosite Limited (Cryosite) for alleged cartel conduct in relation…
ASIC reports on corporate finance
ASIC has released its eighth report on the regulation of corporate finance issues in Australia (Report 567: ASIC regulation of…
New 'open and transparent sale process' requirements for agricultural land acquisitions by foreign investors
Background On 1 February 2018, the Commonwealth Government updated its guidance in relation to agricultural land acquisitions by foreign investors….