http://www.corrs.com.au/home/ Latest content from www.corrs.com.au http://www.corrs.com.au/news/john-denton-b20-future-agenda-financial-reviews-dealbook-conference/ Corrs Partner & CEO John W.H. Denton, in his capacity as one of Australia’s two representatives and pioneer of the B20, addressed the Financial Review’s DealBook Conference on Wednesday 22 June, discussing “Global Engagement: How Australia created the B20 and its future agenda”. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:49:27 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/john-denton-b20-future-agenda-financial-reviews-dealbook-conference/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-energy-resources-team-achieves-top-tier-rankings-doyles-guide/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Energy & Resources practice has received top tier rankings in a special report on Queensland published by leading benchmarking publication, Doyle’s Guide. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:48:48 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-energy-resources-team-achieves-top-tier-rankings-doyles-guide/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/implications-ppsa-issues-affecting-mining-services-contracts/ The PPSA is broad in its application and will impact on the mining industry. It is important that contracts contain comprehensive provisions dealing with the PPSA to ensure that a party who may have a security interest is adequately protected. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:42:11 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/implications-ppsa-issues-affecting-mining-services-contracts/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-federal-court-throws-committee-optus-tv-now-curve-ball/ The enormity and complexity of the task of regulating media and content services in a converged environment was thrown into sharp relief by the Federal Court’s recent decision in the Optus “TV Now” case. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:07:31 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-federal-court-throws-committee-optus-tv-now-curve-ball/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-interim-report-recommendations-risk-further-uncertainty/ Expectations for the Convergence Review are high – that it will produce a new regulatory framework that is fair, flexible and doesn’t stifle innovation. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:01:03 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/convergence-review-interim-report-recommendations-risk-further-uncertainty/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/priority-of-floating-charge-over-a-third-party-guarantee/ In the recent decision of Bank of Western Australia v National Australia Bank Ltd [2011] QSC 379, the Supreme Court of Queensland considered whether a fixed and floating charge over assets took priority when those assets had been used to guarantee a third party loan from a different lender. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:14:18 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/priority-of-floating-charge-over-a-third-party-guarantee/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/stronger-super-bill-trustee-obligations-prudential-standards-introduced-into-parliament/ The Government has introduced the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Trustee Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012 into Federal Parliament, which makes substantial changes to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:21:31 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/stronger-super-bill-trustee-obligations-prudential-standards-introduced-into-parliament/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/unlocking-uk-pension-funds-for-infrastructure/ Can the UK create a new asset class that encourages trustees to invest in crucial infrastructure projects? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:52:32 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/unlocking-uk-pension-funds-for-infrastructure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-on-discovery-should-be-applauded/ In an age of information overload, the return of necessity as the express foundation for discovery in the new Federal Court rules should be applauded. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:40:44 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-on-discovery-should-be-applauded/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-clerks-develop-social-media-guide-for-inspire/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Sydney Summer Clerks have presented a comprehensive ‘Social Media Guide for Staff & Volunteers’ to the Inspire Foundation, the organisation behind leading youth mental health service ReachOut.com. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:58:36 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-clerks-develop-social-media-guide-for-inspire/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-appoints-first-lPO-panel/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed Integreon and Exigent to its newly formed LPO Panel. Corrs’ panel arrangement strengthens the firm’s ability to offer flexible, client focused solutions. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:17:49 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-appoints-first-lPO-panel/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/clean-slate-prospects-for-clean-energy-finance-corporation/ With the Clean Energy Finance Corporation possibly operational next year, clean energy businesses and their financiers should be ensuring they are well-placed to capitalise on the financial products on offer. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:38:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/clean-slate-prospects-for-clean-energy-finance-corporation/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/coal-seam-gas-versus-other-land-uses-has-queensland-got-it-right/ The optimistically named Resources Legislation (Balance, Certainty and Efficiency) Bill 2011 is the Queensland government’s latest attempt at addressing the conflict between the coal seam gas industry and other land users. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:11 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/coal-seam-gas-versus-other-land-uses-has-queensland-got-it-right/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/corrs-in-brief-court-imposes-carbon-offset-condition/ The recent approval of the expansion of existing coal mining operations, subject to a condition requiring a carbon offset, will be the first time in Australia that a Court has imposed a condition of consent for a climate change offset. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:32:19 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/corrs-in-brief-court-imposes-carbon-offset-condition/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-the-two-strikes-rule-making-its-mark/ Weighing up the criticisms and concerns of the new Two Strikes Rule. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:24:02 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-the-two-strikes-rule-making-its-mark/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/time-for-australia-to-rethink-its-approach-to-financial-restructurings/ As a result of the willingness of local lenders to sell debt in the secondary market there has been increased participation from off-shore lenders keen to utilise foreign restructuring techniques in Australia. How should local lenders respond? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:36 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/time-for-australia-to-rethink-its-approach-to-financial-restructurings/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/navigating-stamp-duty-investigations/ What are the triggers for these investigations and what do you need to know if you are subject to one of those investigations? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:07 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/navigating-stamp-duty-investigations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-usher-new-era-for-dispute-resolutions/ On 1 August 2011 the Federal Court brought in new rules. They repealed their old rules and heralded a new era of modern Court practice and procedure. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:33 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/new-rules-usher-new-era-for-dispute-resolutions/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/tactical-and-strategic-edge-litigation/ From time to time you will be faced with a step which is unusual and not generally taken by lawyers. But if followed in the appropriate way it can save the client considerable time and money. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:06 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/tactical-and-strategic-edge-litigation/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/fair-work-act-impact-on-industrial-relations/ We have recently seen a large number of industrial disputes taking place in Australia, a lot of people are pointing to the Fair Work Act as being the culprit. But what's the real story? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:23 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/fair-work-act-impact-on-industrial-relations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/corrs-submission-to-treasury-amendments-to-dividend-rules/ In December 2011, the Treasurer published a discussion paper inviting stakeholders to provide their views on amendments to the dividend rules in section 245T of the Corporations Act. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:43:38 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/corrs-submission-to-treasury-amendments-to-dividend-rules/ http://www.corrs.com.au/people/annette-hughes/ Annette is as much known for her commercial and strategic advice as for her calm and cool during high pressure litigation and dispute resolution matters. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:23:43 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/people/annette-hughes/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/optus-nrl-silver-lining-for-cloud-based-services/ The Federal Court of Australia's recent decision in Singtel Optus v National Rugby League Investments (No 2) is the first occasion an Australian court has considered copyright issues arising in cloud-based services. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:10:53 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/optus-nrl-silver-lining-for-cloud-based-services/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-aplma-private-equity-syndicated-leveraged-loan-of-the-year/ Bain Capital Abacus Acquisitions Pty Ltd’s acquisition financing of MYOB was awarded the ‘Private Equity Syndicated Leveraged Loan of the Year’ at the APLMA’s Asia Pacific Syndicated Loan Awards, held in Hong Kong on Tuesday 31 January. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:23:01 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-aplma-private-equity-syndicated-leveraged-loan-of-the-year/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/commonwealth-business-council-appoints-new-director-general/ The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC), the Commonwealth’s agency for the promotion of trade and investment, has appointed Sir Alan Collins as its new Director General. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:46:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/commonwealth-business-council-appoints-new-director-general/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-partner-relocation-further-strengthens-perth-office/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth has added further strength to its Perth office with the relocation of partner Jonathon Leek. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:15:05 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-partner-relocation-further-strengthens-perth-office/ http://www.corrs.com.au/people/jason-salman/ Jason isn’t bound by borders. With extensive experience in complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters across Europe, Jason possesses an international perspective that’s highly valuable to his clients. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:27:43 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/people/jason-salman/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/procurement-from-china-managing-expectations/ We live in a global economy and face increasing pressures on price in delivering projects. How can companies in Australia and globally meet the challenge of finding ways to procure the most efficient product? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:27 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/procurement-from-china-managing-expectations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/nbn-lessons-at-home-and-abroad/ What lessons can be learnt from the one of the most dramatic changes in telecommunications that has occurred in this country for many years? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:46:49 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/nbn-lessons-at-home-and-abroad/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/green-marketing-a-win-win-for-business/ The introduction of the carbon price in Australia, coupled with the Australian Consumer Law replacing the Trade Practices Act, has businesses reconsidering their approach to green marketing. Find out how you can minimise your risk. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:45:08 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/green-marketing-a-win-win-for-business/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/adding-fuel-to-the-litigation-bonfire/ How will Australia address the emergence and growth of litigation funding? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:20 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/adding-fuel-to-the-litigation-bonfire/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-appoints-international-financial-restructuring-expert/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth has further boosted its restructuring and insolvency capability with the appointment of Jason Salman as a partner in its Sydney Restructuring & Insolvency Team. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:48:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-appoints-international-financial-restructuring-expert/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/guideline-call-in-state-significant-development-released/ The Guideline sets out the basis on which the “call-in” power will operate. What does it mean for you? Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:27:31 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/guideline-call-in-state-significant-development-released/ http://www.corrs.com.au/people/staff/david-chiappetta/ David isn’t one to shrink from the spotlight. As a seasoned lawyer with expertise in litigation, dispute resolution, competition/antitrust advice, consumer protection and merger clearance, David has achieved positive results for his clients on a range of high profile cases. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:54:22 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/people/staff/david-chiappetta/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/beware-stamp-duty-manda-deal/ The stamp duty base across Australia has expanded significantly for M&A transactions and acquirers will bear the cost. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:37:50 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/beware-stamp-duty-manda-deal/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-boosts-litigation-dispute-resolution-capability-with-product-liability-expert/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth has added further strength to its dispute resolution and risk advisory capability with the appointment of Annette Hughes as partner in its Melbourne Litigation Group. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:45:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-boosts-litigation-dispute-resolution-capability-with-product-liability-expert/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/what-to-expect-from-fair-work-review/ On 20 December 2011, the Federal Government announced details of its much-awaited Review of the Fair Work Act. In this In Brief, we examine the objectives and terms of reference for the Review, the key issues that are likely to be addressed, and poss Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:13:43 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/what-to-expect-from-fair-work-review/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/doing-business-in-australia/ Australia is an exceptional place in which to do business. Find out how we can help you develop your business in Australia. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:15:34 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/doing-business-in-australia/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/ECM-asx-listing-rule-amendments-new-good-fame-character-requirement-foreign-directors/ From 1 January 2012, companies seeking a new listing will be required to provide the ASX with criminal and bankruptcy checks to satisfy the ASX’s proposed “good fame and character” requirement. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:36:20 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/ECM-asx-listing-rule-amendments-new-good-fame-character-requirement-foreign-directors/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/ECM-asx-listing-rule-amendments-proposed-good-fame-character-requirement-directors/ In late September 2011, ASX announced its intention to amend the Listing Rules to require a company seeking an ASX listing to show that its directors and proposed directors are of good fame and character. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:23:16 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/ECM-asx-listing-rule-amendments-proposed-good-fame-character-requirement-directors/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/unhcr-delivers-update-on-the-east-africa-crisis-at-corrs/ Naomi Steer, the National Director of Australia for UNHCR (the national association for the United Nations Refugee Agency), together with Thomas Mukoya, the Pictures Editor for Thompson Reuters East Africa gave a special presentation at Corrs, updating the firm on the East Africa crisis, on 8 December. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:53:18 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/unhcr-delivers-update-on-the-east-africa-crisis-at-corrs/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/port-botany-privatisation-key-infrastructure-development/ The NSW Government’s proposal to privatise Port Botany raises a couple of interesting questions about the objectives of the sale and the likely outcome. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:05:01 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/port-botany-privatisation-key-infrastructure-development/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/leading-australian-telecommunications-regulation-text-corrs-launch/ The fourth edition of the leading text, Australian Telecommunications Regulation, was launched at Corrs Sydney office on Thursday 15 December. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:30:41 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/leading-australian-telecommunications-regulation-text-corrs-launch/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-luanches-ipad-app-to-transform-lawyers-lives/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth has developed a new iPad App that allows its lawyers to review key documents conveniently and quickly without being office-bound. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:19:10 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-luanches-ipad-app-to-transform-lawyers-lives/ http://www.corrs.com.au/home/john-w-h-denton/ How can Australia seize the opportunities and meet the challenges in this period of transformative economic, political, strategic and social change in Asia? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:50:29 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/home/john-w-h-denton/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/dividends-payment-rules-have-your-say/ A new discussion paper on the dividend payment provisions under the Corporations Act aims to reduce ambiguity and the compliance burden on companies. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:50:54 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/dividends-payment-rules-have-your-say/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-special-counsel-appointed-to-the-queensland-heritage-council/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth Special Counsel Leanne O’Brien was recently appointed by Her Excellency the Governor to the Queensland Heritage Council (QHC). Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:31:38 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-special-counsel-appointed-to-the-queensland-heritage-council/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/australia-in-the-asian-century-issues-paper/ How can Australia seize the opportunities and meet the challenges in this period of transformative economic, political, strategic and social change in Asia? Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:27:32 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/australia-in-the-asian-century-issues-paper/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/unfair-contracts/ In the recent unreported decision of Fast Fix Loans Pty Ltd v Samardzic [2011] NSWCA 260, the New South Wales Court of Appeal upheld a determination made under the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) (*CRA*), that a deed of loan and mortgage were unjust and unenforceable. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:48:43 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/unfair-contracts/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/8-chifley-square-corrs-new-sydney-office/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth today signed an agreement with Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) and K-REIT Asia to lease office space at the prestigious new development at 8 Chifley Square in Sydney’s CBD. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:48:36 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/8-chifley-square-corrs-new-sydney-office/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/federal-court-declines-to-expand-law-of-penalties/ In a recent high profile decision, the Federal Court declined to expand the situations in which the law will strike down an agreed sum to be paid upon the happening of certain events (the law of penalties). Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:20:01 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/federal-court-declines-to-expand-law-of-penalties/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/mtas-more-things-change-more-they-stay-same-but-lower/ On 8 December 2011, the ACCC issued its final access determination in relation to MTAS pricing, reducing the regulated price further from 6 to 3.6cpm over the period to 30 June 2014. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:27:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/mtas-more-things-change-more-they-stay-same-but-lower/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/second-tranche-stronger-super-released-superannuation-legislation-amendment-trustee-obligations-prudential-standards-bill-2012/ The Government has released the draft legislation and explanatory memorandum for the second tranche of its Stronger Super reforms. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:34:36 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/second-tranche-stronger-super-released-superannuation-legislation-amendment-trustee-obligations-prudential-standards-bill-2012/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/break-up-eurozone-implications-australia/ Hopes were high that a resolution to the European crisis could be achieved at last week’s EU summit. However, departure of one or more countries from the Eurozone is a real possibility. We consider what this means for Australia. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:13:13 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/break-up-eurozone-implications-australia/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-partner-wins-asia-women-business-law-ip-litigation-award/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner Odette Gourley was awarded “Best Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation” at the inaugural Euromoney Legal Media Group Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2011. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:23:14 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-partner-wins-asia-women-business-law-ip-litigation-award/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/lexisnexis-employment-law-practical-guidance/ As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:36:15 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/lexisnexis-employment-law-practical-guidance/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/navigating-the-fair-work-laws/ As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:25:34 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/navigating-the-fair-work-laws/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/legal-compliance-australia/ As more and more companies invest overseas, the need for readily available, accurate, and detailed knowledge of labour and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions becomes an essential resource for employers and their counsel. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:09:54 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/legal-compliance-australia/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/transition-forward-fairness-labors-reform-agenda/ This is a practical guide to these significant transitional arrangements, the full implementation of which was not complete until early 2010. This book, has ongoing relevance as a useful guide to a turbulent phase of workplace relations change. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:48:25 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/transition-forward-fairness-labors-reform-agenda/ http://www.corrs.com.au/home/media-release-3/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising Whitehaven Coal Limited on the all scrip merger-of-equals with Aston Resources Limited, and its simultaneous acquisition of Boardwalk Resources, to create a leading independent coal producer. The merger is valued at approximately A$5.1 billion and represents one of the largest announced coal deals in the Australian market this year. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:25:10 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/home/media-release-3/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-creation-largest-asx-listed-independent-coal-company/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) on the all scrip merger-of-equals with Aston Resources Limited (ASX: AZT), and its simultaneous acquisition of Boardwalk Resources, to create a leading independent coal producer. The merger is valued at approximately A$5.1 billion and represents one of the largest announced coal deals in the Australian market this year. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:22:42 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-creation-largest-asx-listed-independent-coal-company/ http://www.corrs.com.au/home/sandy-mak/ Deal protection is a really hot topic in Australia at the moment, particularly in light of the recent changes by the UK panel. But the question on everybody’s mind will be, rightly, whether or not these changes will have implications in the Australian M&A market. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:37:45 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/home/sandy-mak/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-deal-protection-on-its-way-out/ Deal protection is a really hot topic in Australia at the moment, particularly in light of the UK panel changes to deal protection. But the question on everybody’s mind will be whether these changes will have implications in the Australian M&A market Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:03:19 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/is-deal-protection-on-its-way-out/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-lawyer-wins-esteemed-construction-award/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth senior associate David Ulbrick has been awarded the prestigious Tom Yuncken – Young Construction Lawyer Award (Victoria) for 2011. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:30:03 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-lawyer-wins-esteemed-construction-award/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/liquidation-when-to-terminate/ In the case of Stolar Joinery (Aust) Pty Ltd v Charterarm Investments Pty Ltd (in liq) [2011] VSC 577 the Supreme Court of Victoria considered the issue of when a liquidation may be terminated. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:34:26 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/liquidation-when-to-terminate/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/case-note-huntlee-and-minister-for-planning-infrastructure-sweetwater-action-group/ This decision by the Court of Appeal has important implications for parties to voluntary planning agreements. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:06:47 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/case-note-huntlee-and-minister-for-planning-infrastructure-sweetwater-action-group/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/eurozone-crisis-silver-lining-australian-infrastructure/ The Eurozone crisis is of fundamental concern for global economic stability. How should Australia respond? Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:21:18 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/eurozone-crisis-silver-lining-australian-infrastructure/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/loaded-hourly-rates-including-annual-leave-payments-allowed-in-enterprise-agreements/ A Fair Work Australia Full Bench majority has held that a clause in an enterprise agreement that paid employees a loaded rate inclusive of payments for annual leave is valid, and does not constitute cashing out of annual leave under the NES. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:44:55 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/loaded-hourly-rates-including-annual-leave-payments-allowed-in-enterprise-agreements/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-cohosts-australia-post-ceo-ahmed-fahour-crescent-club/ On 6 December 2011, the Corrs Sydney office co-hosted a cocktail event with The Crescent Club, with Ahmed Fahour, Managing Director and CEO of Australia Post as the guest speaker. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:22:59 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-cohosts-australia-post-ceo-ahmed-fahour-crescent-club/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/improving-the-two-strikes-rule/ With more than 40 companies receiving a first “strike” this year, it is an appropriate time for the legislature to assess whether the rule could be improved. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:50:05 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/improving-the-two-strikes-rule/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/workplace-relations-in-the-building-and-construction-industry/ This book explains the significant changes that have occurred in the regulation of the workplace relations in the building and construction industry in Australia over several years. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:15:21 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/workplace-relations-in-the-building-and-construction-industry/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/australias-china-challenge/ Australia can have first class infrastructure and industries - but we may need to rely on Chinese capital and skilled labour. Are we ready to do so? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:24:42 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/australias-china-challenge/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/metcash-franklins-merger-full-court-accc-appeal-unresolved/ The recent decision handed down in relation to the ACCC’s attempt to block the acquisition of Franklins by Metcash. The decision was expected to clarify some fundamental principles of merger analysis, but has left several unanswered questions. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:17:42 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/metcash-franklins-merger-full-court-accc-appeal-unresolved/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/bankrupt-here-and-bankrupt-there-cross-border-insolvency/ For the first time in Australia the Court considers whether a sequestration order should be made against a debtor already under insolvency administration in another jurisdiction. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:05:04 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/bankrupt-here-and-bankrupt-there-cross-border-insolvency/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/copyright-implications-cloud-computing-services/ In the week before Christmas this year, the Federal Court will hear a case, which will have implications on cloud computing services is Australia. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:56:19 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/copyright-implications-cloud-computing-services/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/a-conversation-with-the-community/ The long-term strength of the Australian economy is increasingly dependent on connections with other countries in our region and around the world. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:01:25 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/a-conversation-with-the-community/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/reactions-from-apec-summit-2010/ Corrs Partner & CEO John W.H. Denton outlines some of the issues raised at the APEC Summit 2010 and what their impact might be on citizens, government and the private sector in the region. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:55:11 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/reactions-from-apec-summit-2010/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/force-for-good/ A major challenge for the G20 is to make sure that it acts in the economic interests of all nations, not just its members. This is essential to remaining relevant and effective in supporting sustained economic global growth. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:42:12 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/external/force-for-good/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/australias-trade-investment-performance-asia/ Australia’s future trade and investment performance in Asia will underpin our future economic prospects. There continue to be important opportunities for Australian trade and investment in Asia. But we also face many challenges. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:53:17 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/australias-trade-investment-performance-asia/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/lawyers-ride-sea-2-summit-redkite/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s head of private equity, Richard Lewis and Allens Arthur Robinson Projects partner John Cooper, are the two lawyers who joined a team of 36 other riders cycling 232 km from Merimbula to Charlotte’s Pass in the Snowy Mountains to raise vital funds for Redkite as part of the Sea 2 Summit Challenge this year. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:21:07 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/lawyers-ride-sea-2-summit-redkite/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/one-month-out-harmonisation-when/ 1 January 2012, the proposed commencement date for nationally harmonised work health and safety laws, is fast approaching. Are you ready? Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:58:55 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/one-month-out-harmonisation-when/ http://www.corrs.com.au/home/media-release-2/ Corrs Partner & CEO John W.H. Denton represented Corrs at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) USA 2011 Leaders’ Meeting, held in Honolulu, Hawaii from 8-13 November 2011. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:41:50 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/home/media-release-2/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/john-denton-represents-corrs-2011-apec-leaders-meeting/ President of the United States Barack Obama with Corrs Partner & CEO John W.H. Denton Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:31:04 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/john-denton-represents-corrs-2011-apec-leaders-meeting/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-magnitogorsk-acquisition-flinders-mines/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (LSE: MMK) on their approximately A$554 million acquisition by way of scheme of arrangement of Western Australian iron ore developer Flinders Mines Limited (ASX:FMS). This is MMK's second major acquisition in Australia. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:59:17 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-magnitogorsk-acquisition-flinders-mines/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/australia-asia-pacific/ Australia stands at an interesting place on the global stage. In this issues hub, our experts identify the big issues and discuss long-term strategies for understanding the complex relationship we have with the Asian market and the opportunites that are available both within and outside our borders. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:49:50 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/australia-asia-pacific/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/substituted-service-creditors-demand-foreign-company/ In the recent decision of TPG Newbridge Myer Ltd v The Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2011] FCA 1157, the Federal Court of Australia considered the process of serving demands on foreign debtors under Part 5.7 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (*Act*). Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:46:37 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/substituted-service-creditors-demand-foreign-company/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/creeping-acquisitions-price-signalling-amendments-passed/ In its last two sitting days for 2011, the Senate has passed two key bills which amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Act). Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:09:46 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/creeping-acquisitions-price-signalling-amendments-passed/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/new-regulator-proposed-road-transport-industry/ The RSR Bill 2011 was introduced into federal Parliament earlier this week and is intended to address underlying economic factors that the federal Government considers encourage unsafe practices in the Australian road transport industry. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:35:17 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/new-regulator-proposed-road-transport-industry/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-murchison-metals-on-a-325-million-sale-of-crosslands-and-oakajee-port-and-rail-interests/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising Murchison Metals Ltd on the A$325 million conditional sale agreement with Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd in relation to all of Murchison’s interests in Crosslands Resources Ltd and the Oakajee Port and Rail project. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:44:20 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-advises-murchison-metals-on-a-325-million-sale-of-crosslands-and-oakajee-port-and-rail-interests/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/investment-trans-pacific-partnership-negotiations/ Foreign investment flows have become increasingly important in underpinning international commerce particularly in Australia where foreign capital accounts for half of Australia's total capital stock. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:26:23 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/investment-trans-pacific-partnership-negotiations/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/is-australia-managing/ How has the Global Financial Crisis impacted our nation and what is the outlook for Australia’s trade and competitiveness? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:18:42 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/leadership-speeches/is-australia-managing/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/landlord-s-right-to-recover-property-from-a-company/ In the decision of Re Colorado Group Limited [2011] VSC 552, the Supreme Court of Victoria considered the circumstances in which a landlord might be granted leave under section 440C of the Corporations Act 2001 (*Act*) to recover possession of a property from a company in administration. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:43:17 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/landlord-s-right-to-recover-property-from-a-company/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-claims/ How can businesses who make claims about the impact of the carbon price, avoid making misleading or false claims about the price of goods or services in breach of the Australian Consumer Law? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:14:04 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/carbon-price-claims/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/technip-decision/ A Fair Work Australia Full Bench has recently reinforced the limitations around individuals seeking to act as bargaining representatives and clarified when a union official will be regarded as acting in a private capacity or representing a union. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:22:48 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/corrs-in-brief/technip-decision/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/d-and-o-policies-and-litigation-defence-costs-under-threat/ In the recent decision of Steigrad v Bridgecorp Limited [2011] NZHC 1037 (*Bridgecorp*) the High Court of New Zealand held that an insured person could be prevented from accessing funds pursuant to an insurance policy to conduct their defence, because of the operation of a “statutory charge” over the proceeds of the policy. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:26:59 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/d-and-o-policies-and-litigation-defence-costs-under-threat/ http://www.corrs.com.au/expertise/corporate/head-office-governance-advisory/ In the face of heightened shareholder activism and the increasingly political climate surrounding internal corporate governance processess, companies need incisive and strategic head office advice upon which they can rely. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:58:56 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/expertise/corporate/head-office-governance-advisory/ http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-appoints-new-diversity-manager/ Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed Lisa Annese as the firm’s first Diversity Manager. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:54:39 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/news/corrs-appoints-new-diversity-manager/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/ecm-newsletter-august-edition/ This issue of the ECM covers equity funding for acquisitions, related party transactions, strategic placements, and recent ASIC developments. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:41:39 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/other/ecm-newsletter-august-edition/ http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/six-lessons-from-qantas/ As the dust settles following Qantas’ worldwide grounding, some clear lessons for employers have emerged from the many months of disputation over enterprise agreement negotiations at the airline. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:57:40 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/thinking/insights/six-lessons-from-qantas/ http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/statutory-demands-set-aside-for-some-other-reason/ In the recent decision of Radiomio Pty Ltd v Kendell; SISS Business Systems Limited v Kendell [2011] VSC 511 the Victorian Supreme Court considered when a statutory demand will be set aside for ‘some other reason’. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:26:24 +1100 http://www.corrs.com.au/publications/tgif/statutory-demands-set-aside-for-some-other-reason/