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Inside Tech: Done Deal Podcast
Tech is booming and the deal landscape is rapidly evolving. What are the key tech M&A trends that investors, corporates and advisers should zero in …
Demystifying Australia's recent Security of Critical Infrastructure Act reforms
Recent amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (“the Act”) constitute some of the most significant cybersecurity reforms in …
Corporate Governance snapshot: The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive & its impact in the UK
Even though the UK is not part of the EU, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (2022/2464) will impact on some UK incorporated …
Merger arbitrage – the important role it can play in public M&A deals
We explore the important role merger arbitrage can play in the success or failure of a deal. Targets and bidders should be aware of this role and …
Improving the transparency of foreign investment regulation in Australia – A look at the key performance data for the October 2022 quarter
The Australian Government’s Department of Treasury has released its second quarterly report for the period 1 October 2022 to 31 December 2022. The report …
Gone but not forgotten: Combatting Corporate Crime Bill lapsed but combatting bribery remains in focus
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Japan-Australia Investment Report 2022: Decarbonisation and Energy Security
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to present the sixth annual report on Japan-Australia M&A and partnerships, and the prevailing trends driving …
Major scheme of arrangement reforms in Australia
Recently appointed Federal Court Judge, Justice Jackman, is implementing significant reforms to the Australian scheme of arrangement process.Justice …
Tech, consumers and the ACCC: a continued focus on compliance with the Australian Consumer Law
The ACCC’s new Chair, Ms Gina Cass-Gottlieb, has signalled that the year ahead for the tech sector will entail a continuation of focussed regulatory …
The IP in AI: Can IP rights protect AI systems?
With the expanding popularity of ML and AI systems, developers and investors expect those systems to be protected from unauthorised use by …
LAUNCHING GPT-4: BELIEVE THE HYPE?
The latest upgrade to the much-touted generative AI model is primed to attract more headlines and investment
Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency in Asia Pacific 2023
Our 2023 edition of the Guide to Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency in Asia Pacific is a resource for corporates, financiers, creditors, funds, …
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