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Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
ACCC takes action against franchisors under Franchising Code
The ACCC has taken action under the Franchising Code of Conduct, signalling a clear warning to franchisors that protection of franchisees and small …
Helping FMCG Businesses plan for a Post-Brexit future
Businesses with interwoven supply chains across the EU and beyond have already felt the effects of a weaker pound, with increasing costs of sourcing raw …
Class action growth continues as 25th anniversary looms
The next 12 months will cement Australia as the second most active class action market in the world, behind only the US. This is being driven by: new …
Queensland introduces bill for a class action regime
The Queensland government has recently responded to calls from leading legal bodies for a class action regime by introducing legislation to allow class …
Video: What is the significance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership?
What is the significance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership? Partner Don Robertson explains the significance …
Imminent changes to Unfair Contract Terms regime
Anyone who enters into a standard form contract with a small business should take immediate steps to assess their potential exposure to the new …
Feathers, hats and copycats
Australian fashion designers have their feathers ruffled over claims of copyright infringement.Following on from Fashion Week in New York, London and …
Brexit: Future UK trade relations
Is it possible for a member state to leave the EU but retain full access to the internal market?As an EU member state the UK is currently part of the EU …
Brexit: what next for boards?
Businesses need to plan for the post-Brexit world using the best intelligence they can access. This was first published in PLC Magazine, August 2016.The …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Danone on the acquisition of an interest in Michel et Augustin
Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Danone on its negotiations with the shareholders of Michel et Augustin to allow Danone to acquire a minority interest …
Brexit: The Legal questions raised by the leave vote
Now that the result is in, and the public have voted to leave the European Union, what does that mean for the law? This article was first published in …
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