Australian policymakers are currently facing difficult headwinds, both domestically and internationally. Against this backdrop, we have witnessed increased scrutiny by regulators and stakeholders on a variety of issues, including cyber security, merger reform and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. During times such as these, being alert to the nature and scope of regulatory change is especially important. The Leading Edge, a collection of insights from the team at Corrs, aims to provide general counsel with relevant insights to keep across such change. Read more and download here: https://lnkd.in/gHAxhQde
About us
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. With more than 175 years of history and a talented team of over 1000 people, we pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. Our fundamental ambition is the success of our clients, and this is reflected in everything we do. We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in our region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes. We are the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations, with our people consistently recognised for providing outstanding client service and delivering exceptional results.
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http://www.corrs.com.au/
External link for Corrs Chambers Westgarth
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Partnership
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Primary
Level 37, Quay Quarter Tower, 50 Bridge Street
Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
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Brookfield Place, Tower 2
123 St George's Terrace
Perth, WA 6000, AU
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Level 42, One One One Eagle St
111 Eagle Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000, AU
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Level 25, 567 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
Employees at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Updates
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With return-focused shareholder activism on the rise in Australia, ASX-listed companies across all industries should pay greater attention to long-term value strategies, write Sandy Mak, Mark Wilks, Katrina Sleiman and Mary Brady. https://lnkd.in/gZfY2XqH
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority recently released a discussion paper outlining its proposal to phase out the use of AT1 capital instruments by banks. Jo Dodd and Chloe Delahunt-Devlin explore the proposal and what it means for banks and investors.
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We explore key aspects of the first tranche of the highly anticipated changes to the Privacy Act 1988 tabled in Federal Parliament on 12 September in the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.
Privacy Act reforms: work to be done, but more to come
corrs.com.au
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In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran, Cameron Inglis and Larissa Broadbent discuss recent reforms to the unfair contract terms regime and the implications for the construction industry.
Corrs High Vis: Episode 58 – Expanded UTC regime: implications for construction industry
corrs.com.au
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This week, Australia passed mandatory climate reporting legislation, with requirements commencing from 1 January 2025. Anna White, Kate Gill-Herdman and Georgia Smith consider how in-house counsel should prepare.
Assessing your preparedness for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures
corrs.com.au
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Our partner Ian Reynolds weighs in on proposed reforms to Australia’s merger laws in The Australian.
Forget the RBA, Chalmers needs to push the productivity button
theaustralian.com.au
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The NSW Government is planning a major overhaul of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW), with a renewed focus on net positive biodiversity outcomes. Dr. Louise Camenzuli, Louise Lee and Jade Sams explore key takeaways for project proponents from the government’s NSW plan for nature and the new biodiversity offsets reform Bill.
NSW plans for nature with net positive biodiversity offset reforms
corrs.com.au
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Together with Westpac, our Parent and Carer Network and Pride@Corrs Network were pleased to host a special presentation on supporting LGBTQ children and family members as part of Corrs Pride Week. Keynote speaker Shelley Argent OAM shared her own story as a parent of a gay son, her efforts to progress LGBTQ rights in Australia and how she advocates for young LGBTQ people. Special thanks to our head of diversity and inclusion David Anthony, our special counsel Timothy Bunker and Jo Yap (Legal DEI Council Vice-Chair, Westpac) for also sharing their stories. #10YearsPrideatCorrs
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The High Court of Australia has granted special leave to appeal from the decision of the NSW Court of Appeal in Pallas v Lendlease, indicating it will weigh in on the divide between intermediate appellate courts on the power to make ‘class closure’ orders in representative proceedings. Chris Pagent, Brad Woodhouse, Darren Lee and Emerson Hynard explore the potential implications.
High Court to resolve disagreement over class closure orders
corrs.com.au