From intellectual property to employment to tax, the challenge of managing companies' key assets has never been more pressing. And with the post-Covid revolution in work, technological challenges to IP and strain on public finances, there may be trouble ahead.
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Changing seasons: Australian IPO Review 2022
Our annual analysis of Australia’s capital markets returns, dissecting the pivot back to basics in 2022 and outlook for 2023.Consistent with global IPO …
How last mile delivery can accelerate the automotive industry's drive to net zero
A combination of societal pressure and economic sense are pushing delivery businesses towards zero-tailpipe emission vehicles Last mile delivery is the …
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High adoption of emerging technologies, and a regulatory landscape struggling to keep up.Tech companies around the world – big, small and those …
Financing the energy transition – The role of smart meters
In the first part of our new series, we explore the importance of smart meters in the drive to net-zeroIntroduction to our Financing the Energy …
Acting in concert under the UK Takeover Code: The new definition
Changes to the rules on who will be presumed to be “acting in concert” for the purposes of the UK Takeover Code are now in force.The changes, which were …
PE Public-to-Privates: Takeover Offer When a Target Does Not Engage
Following a decade of dominance for scheme of arrangements, a new frontier is emerging in Australian take privatesIn this article, we will examine the …
Bolstering class actions in Germany – The current state of play
Europe's largest economy unveils plans to meet EU rules to facilitate group consumer claimsIn February 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Justice …
‘Cause I’m T.N.T., I’m dynamite: Nitro board navigates the Australian Takeovers Panel
In a recent decision, the Takeovers Panel declined to make a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in respect of actions taken by a target board …
The Australian Government passes Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022: What it means for your business
On 2 December 2022, the landmark Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (Bill) passed both houses of Parliament. On 6 …
Ten Asia M&A predictions for 2023
After a record-breaking year in 2021 for M&A globally and in Asia, we see a slowdown for 2022. What will 2023 bring for Asia? Here are our ten …
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