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Will shareholders accept lower returns to pay for action on climate change?

In yesterday's episode of The Briefing, Southern Cross Austereo's daily news podcast, partner Scott Phillips explains that while shareholder activists are increasingly calling for additional reporting by companies around environmental issues, whether they're prepared to accept lower returns to achieve their goals is not yet clear.

1 December 2020

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Q&A with returned Tax Partner Shaun Cartoon

Tax Partner Shaun Cartoon began his career in the firm's tax practice before travelling and working abroad. We spoke with Shaun following his recent return to the firm and what it's like to be back.

24 November 2020

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Webinar on NSW stamp duty changes

Arnold Bloch Leibler recently provided an important virtual briefing for clients on NSW stamp duty and land tax changes that will require trust deeds to be reviewed before the end of the year.

23 November 2020

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Tax senior associate Peter Scott considers the scope and limits of the single entity rule

Senior associate Peter Scott has written an article for the Australian Tax Forum journal, where he highlights key areas of uncertainty in Australia’s tax consolidation regime.

8 October 2020

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Quick takes on tax: NSW and Vic state tax and FIRB topical issues

Arnold Bloch Leibler tax team members recently presented recent changes to the NSW and Victorian foreign duty surcharges, a summary of Victorian COVID-19 initiatives and a discussion of the changing FIRB landscape.

1 October 2020

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Quick takes on tax: Section 100A

Arnold Bloch Leibler tax team members provided a brief overview of the operation of s 100A before working through case studies to show the (sometimes) surprising potential reach of s 100A.

24 September 2020

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Quick takes on tax: 99B and transferor trusts issues

In a recent webinar, Arnold Bloch Leibler tax team members discussed two specific integrity measures aimed at foreign trusts.

18 September 2020

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Quick takes on tax: International issues with trusts and CGT

Arnold Bloch Leibler tax team members provided a practical overview of issues for beneficiaries of non-resident trusts and Australian trusts with foreign beneficiaries.

14 September 2020

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Changes to NSW building and construction laws - impact on financiers and borrowers

Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Australian Building Ministers’ Forum commissioned an inquiry into the building and construction industry with the goal of enhancing public trust, resulting in the release of the Building Confidence Report.

28 August 2020

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In Conversation: Exploring the special status of Indigenous Australians

In the latest In Conversation event, hosted on Zoom by the Arnold Bloch Leibler Indigenous Solidarity Network, barrister Tim Goodwin offered a thought-provoking account of his involvement in landmark cases exploring the special status of Indigenous Australians.

10 August 2020

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Preventing and managing employee fraud

With many companies responding to COVID-19 by asking employees to work remotely, supervisory mechanisms and structures designed to protect a business from employee fraud and other economic misconduct may have become harder to maintain.

4 August 2020

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Newly appointed Senior Associate Jenny Leongue on market trends

We asked newly promoted Arnold Bloch Leibler Senior Associate, Jenny Leongue, about her predicted trends in her practice area for the next 12 months.

24 July 2020

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2021 Legal 500 Asia Pacific results

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been listed across a number of categories in the 2021 edition of the independent Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

19 January 2021

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ABL acts on Funlab sale to TPG Capital

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised Michael Schreiber, founder of Australian leisure business Funlab - whose brands include Strike and Holey Moley Golf Club - in relation to his sale and rollover as part of the overall sale to global private equity firm TPG Capital, as reported in the press.

23 December 2020

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ABL advises Zip Co on oversubscribed $150m capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Zip Co Limited on its oversubscribed $120 million placement to institutional shareholders, and its $30 million share purchase plan offer to existing eligible shareholders.

18 December 2020

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Arnold Bloch Leibler features in 2021 Chambers Asia Pacific guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been recognised as a leading firm by the independent legal guide Chambers Asia Pacific.

16 December 2020

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Are proposed new governance standards for charities the latest effort to curtail advocacy?

The Government has announced its intention to introduce new governance standards for ACNC registered charities that engage in advocacy and protest activities as a tool to achieve their charitable purpose.

15 December 2020

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Caught in a bear trap: How “short and distort” attacks are costing Australian investors billions

In a feature article published in today’s AGE and Sydney Morning Herald, partner Leon Zwier provides insights into an emerging, more aggressive form of short-selling practiced by a group of largely foreign-based research houses, dubbed the “short and distort gang”.

7 December 2020

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Kogan expands NZ presence with $122m acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised Kogan.com (Kogan) on its $122.4 million acquisition of leading New Zealand online retailer Mighty Ape Limited.

3 December 2020

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ABL advises on Hexima listing

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Australian biotech company, Hexima Limited, on its successful ASX listing.

3 December 2020

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ABL recognised at 2020 TMA Australia awards

Arnold Bloch Leibler advised on two deals that were recognised at the prestigious Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Australia’s annual awards.

3 December 2020

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ASX rule changes “uncommercial”

Corporate and M&A partners Jason van Grieken and Gavin Hammerschlag argue in today’s AFR that new ASX rules around performance securities could leave shareholders more, rather than less, exposed to ongoing commercial volatility.

3 December 2020

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Peter Seidel awarded 2020 pro bono partner of the year

Peter Seidel has been recognised as this year’s top pro bono partner in the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner last Friday night.

30 November 2020

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ABL acts for Charter Hall on purchase of $353m Bunnings portfolio

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Charter Hall Group and its institutional investors on the acquisition of a $353 million portfolio of six Bunnings assets located in prime metropolitan markets, including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

18 November 2020