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Who holds the cards on workplace jabs?

In an article exploring evolving coronavirus workplace policy, ABL workplace partner Bridget Little tells the AFR’s legal editor, Michael Pelly, that while there is greater appetite and acceptance now for working from home, in some industries this isn’t practical in the longer term.

29 November 2021

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Inbound investments

Partner Clint Harding and lawyer Alexander Rasmussen have been interviewed for another episode of the podcast program Tax Talks.

17 November 2021

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When is a charity not a charity?

In an article published in The Tax Institute’s TaxVine, Bridgid Cowling, ABL Special Counsel and Chair of The Tax Institute’s Not-for-Profit Technical Committee, addresses the current harmonisation issues across the States and Territories and the inefficiency between the State and Federal jurisdictions.

8 November 2021

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Time to axe the 50-shareholder threshold

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, partner Jeremy Lanzer argues that with all the debate taking place around raising the wealth threshold for differentiating sophisticated from retail investors, “the next logical step would be to abolish the equally dated, arbitrary and investment-smothering ’50-member rule’”.

8 November 2021

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Cross-border royalties

In the final episode of a three-part podcast series with Tax Talks, partner Clint Harding and lawyer Alexander Rasmussen discuss the implications of cross-border royalties.

28 October 2021

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New identification requirements for all company Directors

As of November 2021, all company Directors will need to apply for a director identification number (Director ID), as part of a new requirement implemented by the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS).

22 October 2021

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To block or not to block

Tax partner Clint Harding and lawyer Alexander Rasmussen have been interviewed for a second episode of the podcast program, Tax Talks.

21 October 2021

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Client spotlight: Flying Fox

Public interest client Flying Fox is on a mission to build connections between people with disability and the broader community. We ask CEO Dean Cohen how the organisation goes about its work.

13 October 2021

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AusNet battle could see Takeovers Panel rewrite rules

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, corporate and M&A partner, Jason van Grieken explains how the $17 billion battle for AusNet Services between rival bidders APA Group and Brookfield is shaping up to be a significant test-case for the Takeovers Panel, the likes of which has not been seen for more than a decade.

11 October 2021

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International Taxation 101

Tax partner Clint Harding and lawyer Alexander Rasmussen have been interviewed for an episode of the podcast program, Tax Talks.

7 October 2021

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ATO sets its sights on undeclared foreign income

The ATO has recently released an alert (TA 2021/2): Disguising undeclared foreign income as gifts or loans from related overseas entities.

6 October 2021

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Update: Breach reporting obligations for AFSL holders and credit licensees

From 1 October 2021, there will be new reporting obligations for Australian financial service (AFS) licensees and credit licensees. These reforms are designed to give effect to some of the recommendations made by the Hayne Royal Commission.

1 October 2021

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Gurner and Qualitas establish $1.2b build-to-rent development fund

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised luxury property developer Gurner™ and real estate investment manager Qualitas in connection with their $1.2 billion build-to-rent development fund.

26 November 2021

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ABL launches Indigenous Solidarity Statement of Commitment

Arnold Bloch Leibler has launched its first Indigenous Solidarity Statement of Commitment, with senior partner Mark Leibler describing the launch as an occasion that speaks to the culture of the firm which places a high value on our privilege and responsibility to use the law as an instrument for social justice.

10 November 2021

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Arnold Bloch Leibler recognised in the 2021 Doyle’s Guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again featured across a number of practice areas in the 2021 Doyle’s Guide to the Australian legal profession.

9 November 2021

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High Court provides practical reading of Australia’s tax treaty obligations

In an article in today’s AFR, tax partner Clint Harding contextualises the High Court’s decision against the controversial backpacker tax.

4 November 2021

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ABL acts for Leydin Freyer on its sale to Vistra

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the shareholders of Leydin Freyer on its sale of the business to global services provider Vistra.

4 November 2021

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Contracts signed for Sydney Swans HQ

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Sydney Swans Football Club in relation to the redevelopment of Sydney’s iconic Royal Hall of Industries.

1 November 2021

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ABL acts for Global Citizen on landmark charities decision

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted in securing a huge win for the Australian arm of the international anti-poverty charity Global Citizen, on its registration dispute with charities regulator the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

22 October 2021

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Rebecca Zwier to join the board of the Stillbirth Foundation of Australia

Corporate and M&A partner Rebecca Zwier has been appointed as a director of the Stillbirth Foundation of Australia, the peak organisation supporting the community and health professionals to raise funds and reduce the incidence and impact of stillbirth through research, education and advocacy.

19 October 2021

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ABL’s Shaneen Argall a finalist in the 2021 Women in Law Awards

Director of Human Resources Shaneen Argall has been selected by an esteemed panel of lawyers, academics and business leaders as a finalist in the prestigious Women in Law Awards, in the category of HR Professional of the Year.

12 October 2021

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If you have an Australian domain name – you need to be planning for what’s coming in March 2022

New domain names are becoming available in Australia in addition to the existing “.com.au”, “.net.au” and “.org.au” namespaces from 24 March 2022.

5 October 2021

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Time is right for fresh challenge on state borders

In an opinion article published in today’s Australian newspaper, partner Leon Zwier explains why the legal prospects of a successful challenge to the Queensland and West Australian border closures may just be looking up.

1 October 2021

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“A result for the ages” – ABL makes record-breaking pro bono contribution

An article by the AFR’s legal editor, Michael Pelly, identifies Arnold Bloch Leibler as having the top ranking in this year’s National Pro Bono Target Report of Australian law firms, released last week by the National Pro Bono Centre.

1 October 2021