In class actions, only the group members who have directly entered into agreements with funders are contractually required to pay the funder if the class action succeeds, despite the entire pool of ...

ASIC has invited industry feedback through its consultation process, with submissions due by 5 September 2025. If you are an AFS licensee seeking to provide feedback, please reach out to us as we can ...

At its core, the Soul Patts–Brickworks merger is a case study in using simple corporate law tools to solve a complex problem. Diversified investment house, Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. (Soul ...

Strict compliance with contractual conditions is non-negotiable. Rights, particularly those linked to the exercise of options, will not arise unless conditions precedent are fully and properly ...

Global accountability for climate harm: The ICJ ruled that all nations, regardless of their participation in climate treaties, have a legal duty under international law to prevent significant harm to ...

While the decision in the Same Job, Same Pay case only applies to this particular group of workers, host businesses will need to prepare for labour hire employees and/or unions seeking increased rates ...

The Property Law Act 2023 ( 2023 PLA) commences next week on 1 August 2025. The 2023 PLA will apply to land in Queensland and any other property (ie. personal property) or documents governed by ...

The second-term energy and climate agenda of the Australian Labor Government is more defined than ever – and more exposed. Labor’s policy architecture is ambitious, but execution risk remains high ...

Clayton Utz are pleased to welcome specialist energy and infrastructure lawyer Alexander Danne to lead its Energy Practice. Alex will join the firm's partnership from law firm Gilbert+Tobin, where he ...