Publications
Corrs produce a range of publications to keep you informed on legal developments that may affect your business, industry and environment. Our lawyers are dedicated to sharing their breadth of knowledge and draw from diverse experiences to deliver content that is timely and targeted.
Sons of Gwalia
The Sons of Gwalia case has received much publicity. Here is our brief summary of the essential issues.
Read MoreThe CAMAC report on the Sons of Gwalia decision
The High Court’s judgment in the Sons of Gwalia case has raised significant debate amongst secured lenders, creditors and shareholders.
Read MoreM&A Alert: Wrong way go back - Reversing the reverse takeover (Gloucester Coal Panel Decision)
The Panel has at times been criticised for being too “pro-bidder”. However if shareholders don’t vote in favour of the Whitehaven merger it will be the first time the Panel has stopped a bid.
Read More | Download PDFM&A Alert: March 2009 update
This year of the Ox is unlikely to be a bullish one. We focus on the impact of the global financial crisis on M&A activity and some key trends for 2009.
Read More | Download PDFVariation of a secured liability can require registration if contemplated by the original instrument
In Re Octaviar Ltd; Re Octaviar Administration Pty Ltd, the Queensland Supreme Court considered the circumstances in which a variation to a registered charge must be notified to ASIC.
Read MoreAn automatic right to an adjournment for new lawyers?
The courts will often grant adjournments where a litigant has engaged new lawyers. Nonetheless, the NSW Supreme Court recently refused an application to adjourn a hearing made by a litigant who had briefed their barrister only the day before.
Read MoreM&A Alert: June 2009 update
In this edition we look at the recent Takeovers Panel decisions in Gloucester Coal (reverse takeovers), International All Sport (standstills) and Regis Resources (association and board control).
Read More | Download PDFThe ACCC's revised immunity policy and the Commonwealth DPP
The amendments brought about by the Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Act 2009 (Cartel Amendment) provide for criminal penalties for cartel conduct. As the same conduct can now be dealt with on both a criminal and civil basis, the ACCC and Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) have released a package of materials which set out how immunity applications will be handled, when immunity will be granted and to whom.
Read More | Download PDFThe cartel conduct amendments to the TPA - What you need to know
The Trade Practices Amendment (Cartel Conduct and Other Measures) Act 2009 (Cartel Amendment) has now been passed by both houses of Federal Parliament. Its significant provisions become operative on 24 July 2009 and will criminalise serious cartels. Those involved in cartels will risk substantial fines and imprisonment for up to 10 years.
Read More | Download PDFM&A Alert: August 2009 update
In this edition we review some recent Panel decisions and how they could impact M&A activity.
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