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Lessons from COVID around M&A engagement

Writing in today’s Australian newspaper, corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig reflects on what the pandemic has uncovered about the best channels of communication for closing out transactions.

29 March 2021

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Aston verdict suggests defamation laws have pole-vaulted original purpose

Partner Jeremy Leibler has been on the receiving end of AFR columnist Joe Aston’s pen but in an article in today’s paper, Jeremy argues the federal court finding that Aston had defamed former Blue Sky director Elaine Stead had concerning implications.

3 February 2021

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Interim report on Indigenous Voice “an astute next step”

In an opinion article published in The Australian, senior partner Mark Leibler writes that he is confident Prime Minister Scott Morrison remains open-minded on whether to take the question of a constitutionally enshrined Voice for Indigenous Australians to a referendum.

22 January 2021

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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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ABL acts for GURNER™ and Qualitas on joint venture to redevelop the Jam Factory

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Australian property developer, GURNER™ and joint venture equity partner, Qualitas on the revamp of Melbourne’s historic Chapel Street ‘Jam Factory’ landmark.

1 April 2021

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“Social licence” considerations have no place in practice of law

Quoted in the Australian Financial Review, senior partner Mark Leibler has backed the position of NSW Supreme Court judge Francois Kunc that “social licence” considerations have no place in the practice of law.

26 March 2021

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ABL argues Indigenous Voice needs and deserves constitutional backing

Arnold Bloch Leibler’s submission to the panel responsible for co-designing an Indigenous advisory Voice to government and federal parliament has been picked up by The Australian and SKY News, with coverage focusing on the firm’s strong advocacy for enabling legislation to be passed subsequent to a successful referendum.

25 March 2021

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ABL advises on Fitness Outcomes acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ready-to-eat meals business Fitness Outcomes on its recent transaction with Patties Foods.

22 March 2021

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Mark Leibler goes on the record about MinterEllison "imbroglio"

Describing him as a “legal doyen” the legal editor of the Australian Financial Review has quoted Senior Partner Mark Leibler AC extensively as "the first law firm boss to go on the record with thoughts on the MinterEllison imbroglio that has become the talk of the legal and business community."

18 March 2021

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Former Arrium directors “had reasonable grounds to suspect insolvency”

Three separate legal actions spawned by the collapse of the Arrium Group in 2016 commenced this week in the NSW Supreme Court.

3 March 2021

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New regulation of hotel and resort management contracts under owners corporations changes

After a long-run review of legislation governing the regulation and management of owners corporations, the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendments Act 2021 (Vic) (Amending Act) received assent on 23 February 2021.

3 March 2021

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ABL acts for ME Bank on its $1.325bn sale to BOQ

A multi-disciplinary team of Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) lawyers has advised ME Bank on its $1.325 billion sale to the Bank of Queensland.

23 February 2021

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ABL acts for ASX-listed Happy Valley Nutrition on its NZ$20m capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Happy Valley Nutrition Limited (ASX:HVM) on its successful NZ$20m capital raising, comprising a private placement of convertible notes to new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors and a senior debt facility.

19 February 2021

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ABL advises OneVentures on its latest venture credit investment

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised OneVentures, one of Australia’s leading venture capital firms, in connection with its latest venture capital investment in digital debt collection agency, InDebted.

15 February 2021

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ABL acts for Mozo shareholders on sale to Future

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised leading personal finance comparison site Mozo and its founder, Rohan Gamble, in relation to a 100% sale to Future plc, a UK based global platform for specialist media.

8 February 2021

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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