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Why aren't boards listening anymore?

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, partner Jeremy Leibler argues that the arrogance displayed by the board of AMP reflects a pervasive problem of culture across corporate Australia, and that the overarching cause (and symptom) is the refusal of boards to seriously consider the views of their major shareholders until it is too late.

15 September 2020

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Over 25 years ago, a leading Australian business publication described us as the ‘only small firm in Australia with mega firm status’.

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We offer legal advice and support to a diverse range of clients including entrepreneurial ASX listed companies, privately owned businesses, high wealth individuals and family groups. We also advise international corporations with significant Australian interests.

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The Powerbroker: Mark Leibler, an Australian Jewish Life

'The Powerbroker' is about Jewish life in Australia - the interaction between private wealth and politics, and about a man whose ambition and energy have made him a highly effective player in Australian affairs. Award-winning journalist, author and former editor of The Age, Michael Gawenda, skillfully tells this multi-layered story of Mark Leibler’s life so far. Through interviews and meticulous research, he describes how Mark Leibler rose to a position of immense influence in Australian public life and how he became a committed advocate for radical reform on behalf of Australia’s Indigenous people.

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Artist Jasphy Zheng wants to hear your stories of lockdown and time at home - of baking, boredom and unexpected joys. Send your personal writings, by post or email and of any length and language, to become part of her ongoing project ‘Stories from the Room’, a participatory work that explores our shared experience of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Once lockdown is lifted, the writings will be assembled for public viewing at @tarrawarrama as a monument to the contributors’ stories and voices. Read more and submit your story using the link in our bio #art #gallery #covidproject

With our Melbourne office & boardroom facilities currently closed, the firm has arranged for members of our ABL catering team to continue applying their skills via a pro bono secondment to FareShare, Australia’s largest #charity kitchen, cooking 10,000 nutritious meals a day!” A win for all. To support FareShare’s #community activities, visit www.fareshare.net.au

Last week, ABL partner Jeremy Leibler and Thorney Investments Chairman Alex Waislitz hosted a virtual cocktail function on behalf of Save A Child's Heart Australia. Guests heard from Dr Mudaniso Kumani Ziwa, who is training with Save a Child's Heart to be Zambia's first paediatric heart surgeon. For more info on this inspiring work, please visit https://saveachildsheart.org/

A new survey finds Albert #Namatjira to be one of Australia's most recognised #artists. We’re very proud to have assisted the Namatjira Legacy Trust to retrieve the #copyright in the artist's lifetime works. Read more about the survey in The Conversation - link in bio

We’re currently seeking a #lawgrad to join our #Melbourne Property & Development team in 2021! If you've got experience in industry and are looking to enter private practice as your next career move, we want to hear from you! Our Property & Development practice is a ‘one-stop-shop’, covering all aspects of property acquisition, financing, planning and environmental issues, development, construction, sales and leasing. To find out more about our graduate offering, or to apply, visit: https://abl.grad.careers
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Last week our clerks enjoyed a virtual gallery tour of the Joy Hester exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art. Visit @heidemoma for more about the exhibition

A champion for reconciliation

Arnold Bloch Leibler has a long and proud history of working with Indigenous groups. Our ongoing commitment to Indigenous Australians – guided by our public interest law practice and reconciliation advancement strategy – lies at the heart of the firm’s identity and culture.