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INside Asia M&A Podcast
What are the key Asia M&A trends that private investors, corporates and intermediaries should zero in on?From regulatory and economic considerations …
ACCC recommends far-reaching regulatory reforms shaping how digital businesses operate and engage with consumers
The Australian competition watchdog's proposals suggest a more muscular approach to regulating digital service providersWhile certain proposals are …
Herbert Smith Freehills expands market-leading Southeast Asia corporate practice to Bangkok with partner hire
Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has hired Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon as a corporate partner in Bangkok, adding specialist M&A …
Penalties for breaches of Australian competition and consumer law set to increase
On 18 August 2022, the Commonwealth Government released draft legislation proposing five-fold increases in the maximum penalties that apply to companies …
Fan tokens and cryptoassets: new and fun but not a consumer law free zone in Australia
Businesses marketing cryptoassets to retail buyers should consider exposure to consumer protection laws and advertising regulationTakeaways As …
Whistleblowing and the “compliance gap”: Australian regulator fires warning shot on whistleblower policies
'Set and forget' still too common on whistleblowing compliance, warns key business regulator.It’s almost 2 and a half years since new whistleblower …
Nanda Lau to lead Herbert Smith Freehills’ China corporate practice 刘依兰将领导史密夫斐尔中国公司事务
Shanghai partner Nanda Lau has been named Herbert Smith Freehills’ new head of the firm’s China corporate practice, effective 1 May 2021.She replaces …
The ALRC’s proposed “system of conduct offence” – How repeat civil contraventions may have criminal bite
In this briefing we provide a breakdown of what a new “system of conduct” offence could involve and our initial views on implications for corporations in …
Costs of deception – Big fine from Australian watchdog shows need for credible privacy statements
As online booking site HealthEngine faces AUD$2.9m fine, pressure is on businesses to ensure privacy statements have rigourOnline health booking platform …
Directors and ESG disclosure – The risks will only get bigger
With activist investors and NGOs prowling, firms making flimsy ethical claims will increasingly end up in courtIn the context of BlackRock’s climate …
ACCC continues focus on tech and essential services as part of broad ranging priorities
The ACCC’s 2020 enforcement priorities provide an insight into its focus areas and a preview of matters that are likely to develop over the course of …
Federal Government revives its controversial electricity misconduct bill
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