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Arnold Bloch Leibler is a leading Australian commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide strategic legal and commercial advice to a diverse range of Australian and international corporations, high-net worth individuals and large family businesses.

Arnold Bloch Leibler has developed a reputation for its innovative, commercially focused advice and is regularly involved in some of the most important landmark transactions in the country, helping clients with their most important or difficult legal matters - when their reputation is at risk, in crisis situations or before embarking on key initiatives. From our results and client commitment, to the commerciality of advice, our aim is to set the standard.

Latest news
Property & development newsletter
This newsletter includes articles on the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) legislation which commenced operation on 1 July 2010, the new disclosure statement for landlords of retail premises in Victoria which apply from 1 January 2011 and the Major Cases List of VCAT which has been in operation since 3 May 2010. To read more, click here.

Summary of amendments made to the Corporations Act 2001
This bulletin provides a summary of key changes under the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Reporting Reform) Act 2010 that amends the Corporations Act 2001, which came into effect on 28 June 2010. To read more, click here.

The Public Competition Enforcement Review – Chapter 2, Australia
This chapter, discussing the new cartel laws in Australia, was written by Arnold Bloch Leibler partner, Zaven Mardirossian, and appeared in The Public Competition Enforcement Review, published by Law Business Research Ltd, London. To read more, click here.

Phoenix Activity and the Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2010
This article was written by Arnold Bloch Leibler's Andrew Silberberg, Partner, and Richard Hewitt, Lawyer, and was featured in Butterworths Corporation Law Bulletin, Issue 13, July 2010. To read more, click here.

Trusts after Bamford: 2010 income year and beyond
This bulletin looks at the implications of the High Court decision of Federal Commissioner of Taxation v Bamford and the Commissioner of Taxation's Decision Impact Statement, and how this affects trusts in the 2010 income year and beyond. To read more, click here.

   
Latest media release
Arnold Bloch Leibler acts in $56.5 million sale of BRB Modular
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the owners of BRB Modular in its $56.5 million sale to Fleetwood Corporation, an ASX listed recreational vehicle and portable accommodation manufacturer. To read more, click here.

Appointment announcement, effective 1 July 2010
The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are delighted to announce that on 1 July 2010, John Mengolian will become a partner of the firm. Also effective on 1 July, Reagan Thackwray, Teresa Ward, Jason Blankfield, Kate O'Brien, Christine Fleer, Shaun Cartoon, Nancy Collins and David Shafer will become senior associates. Congratulations to John, Reagan, Teresa, Jason, Kate, Christine, Shaun, Nancy, and David on their well-deserved appointments. To read more, click here.

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts for Nufarm
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Nufarm in relation to the strategic investment in Nufarm by Sumitomo Chemical Company and Nufarm’s subsequent AU$250 million equity capital raising. To read more, click here.

Arnold Bloch Leibler partner appointed to Takeovers Panel
Arnold Bloch Leibler partner, Jane Sheridan, was recently appointed to the Takeovers Panel. To read more, click here.

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts in largest Australian biotech deal
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Acrux, a Melbourne-based biotechnology firm, in an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with US pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly. To read more, click here.

   
Recent publications

Clerkships 2010
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Solutions 2008/09
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Industry awards

'Business Crime Legal Excellence in Australia' and 'Corporate Governance Excellence in Australia'



   
Career opportunity
Indigenous student cadetship
Arnold Bloch Leibler is offering two student cadetships for students who are interested in a career in law, secretarial, accounts or IT. For more information on this exciting opportunity, click here.

Applications close Tuesday 31 August 2010 and can be submitted via our careers' site: Careers @ ABL.
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