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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Legally speaking — How to say what you mean in real estate deals
In the first of two articles, Matthew Bonye, Frances Edwards and Shanna Davison explain how to avoid pitfalls and safeguard your transactions through …
Global M&A Outlook 2023: Headwinds, tailwinds and fog
Will the deal market take off again in 2023 after a challenging year? Tougher regulation and ESG drivers are among the key trends explored as our …
Australian Venture Capital predictions for 2023
After a soft 2022 for new deals, we explain why investors can look ahead with renewed optimismFrom record deal volumes and valuations in 2021, the …
Electronic certificate of incapacity for work — What you need to know
The new system shifts the burden of responsibility on medical certificates from staff to employersSince 1 January 2023, the obligation of the employee to …
Doing Business in Australia: Chapter 8 - Fundraising
Download chapter 8 One of the ways in which an Australian business or a foreign business can raise funds within Australia is by issuing securities (for …
Doing Business in Australia: Chapter 17 - Energy & Renewables
Download chapter 17 The electricity, gas and renewables sectors are currently undergoing significant changes as the industry transitions from a …
Doing Business in Australia: Chapter 18 - Natural Resources
Download chapter 18 Australia is self-sufficient in most minerals of economic importance and has an extensive resources sector. The mining industry …
Doing Business in Australia: Chapter 19 - Construction and Infrastructure
Download chapter 19 The Federal Government, in its 2022-23 Budget, has made a number of commitments to invest in construction and infrastructure …
Doing Business in Australia: Chapter 21 - Intellectual Property
Download chapter 21 The recent boom in data and digital technology developments, as well as innovations in various other industries, highlight the need …
Doing Business in Australia: Chapter 4 - Corporate Governance
Download chapter 4 In Australia, the regulators expect company directors to conform to high standards of conduct in the performance of their duties to …
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