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First custodial sentences for cartel conduct in Australia
Last week, the first custodial sentences were handed down in relation to contraventions of Australia’s criminal cartel laws, with custodial sentences …
Creating a federal Anti-Corruption Commission: What does it mean for Australian business?
Promised by the new Labor government to be “powerful, transparent and independent” with extraordinarily wide powers granted to royal commissions, what …
Multilateral malaise – The war in Ukraine’s impact on trade policy
The flood of post-Ukraine sanctions signals shifting Western calculations but the aftermath risks lasting damage to world tradeThe war in Ukraine will …
Scope of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to be widened?
The impact of Australia's proposed anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulation is likely to cause an increase in the …
Herbert Smith Freehills continues expansion in Asia with partner and counsel promotions
Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has continued its Asia expansion with the promotion of 11 new partners and counsel.The five new …
Sanctions Tracker – US imposes broad new restrictions on investment in Russia
In the latest in a series of post-Ukraine sanctions, the US unveils fresh measures against RussiaIn the US Government’s latest response to the crisis in …
Sanctions tracker – Latest moves include fast-tracked UK Economic Crime Act and EU's fourth round of measures
UK and EU keep up the pace of sanctions against Russia amid sustained Ukraine conflictUK Passage of new economic crime legislation The Economic Crime …
Corporate Governance snapshot: the transformation of Companies House
We break down the key measures as the UK unveils reforms to boost transparency on business registration Following initial consultation in 2019, and …
Sanctions tracker: Further EU and UK sanctions imposed on Russia in response to Ukraine conflict
Our experts break down the latest developments as Western states extend sanctions in the wake of the Ukraine conflictUK New sanctions pending: On 25 …
Sanctions Tracker – State responses to the situation in Ukraine
We are closely monitoring the international response to the evolving political situation in Ukraine and will be providing regular updates in relation to …
FSR Outlook 2022: Anticipating change, being prepared
Our Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team surveys the regulatory landscape for 2022 and identifies themes that we expect to be at the core of …
Expansion to Australia’s sanctions regime passed by Parliament
On 2 December 2021 the Australian Parliament passed the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and Other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021 (Bill) …
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