Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
COVID-19 | Construction hibernation? The impact of Stage 4 restrictions on construction projects
On 16 August 2020, the Public Health Commander issued the Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions (No 4), Workplace
Worth the paper they are written on – the importance of independent advice certificates in financing transactions
Socrates famously said “to find yourself, think for yourself.” The Victorian Court of Appeal recently disagreed and reasserted
Notional day or working day? The High Court rules on the Mondelez case
In our previous article, we discussed the landmark Full Federal Court decision regarding the interpretation of what constitutes
COVID-19 | ASIC publishes expectations of retail lenders when loan repayment deferrals end
On 13 August 2020, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued letters to lenders, notifying them of
How ASIC’s new product intervention power may be used in the future – looking overseas for clues
In this briefing, we provide an overview of the Australian PIP regime, compare it to overseas regimes and
Webinar | The ethics of public sector decision-making
This session refreshes and updates our popular 2018 presentation, focusing on the unique ethical duties of government lawyers
Webinar | Contracts in an online world
The societal shift to electronic contracts and automated contract performance was well underway before the COVID-19 led overnight
Webinar | The Ten Cases
A survey of 10 important cases over the last year, covering constitutional, administrative, private law, governance and enforcement
Webinar | Navigating the infrastructure landscape for effective major project negotiations
Most significant publicly funded developments for major infrastructure – roads, rail, ports, tunnels and the like – intersect
Webinar | Climbing ladders, avoiding snakes and using your own dice – internal investigations
Project failure, misconduct and probity, amongst a much longer list, are all potential catalysts for the now ubiquitous
Webinar | Misleading regulatory guidance – can (or must) I rely on what you tell me?
We live in the age of statutes. The increasing volume and complexity of rules makes compliance challenging. Governments
Webinar | Public sector whistle blowing: vaccine or epidemic?
Public sector whistleblowing and associated corruption complaints are the new normal, exposing both criminal behaviour and petty grievances
