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Dealing with regulators key concern for in-house lawyers

BY Kalianna Dean |

According to a panel of senior in-house lawyers at a NSW Law Society event last night the biggest issue facing the profession is dealing with regulators, and the way in which an organisation deals with regulators.
‘Handy Hints’ guide for in-house lawyers launched

BY Kalianna Dean |

In-house lawyers were reminded that they are not alone in the challenges they face within their organisation at the launch a new ‘Handy Hints for in-house counsel’ guide at the NSW Law Society last night (March 19)
Echo: Freehills called on again by casino operators

BY Kalianna Dean, Olivia Collings |

The operators of The Star have called in long-term legal advisers Freehills to assist in a spate of employment-related disputes.
McCullough Robertson benefits from global mergers in Sydney push

BY Kalianna Dean |

McCullough Robertson is part of a growing group of mid-tier firms to benefit from the latest wave of international mergers
Global flurry creates opportunities for smaller legal players

BY Kalianna Dean, Olivia Collings |

While newly arrived international law firms are touting the opportunities globalisation can bring, some of their partners are finding that their skills and clients are no longer wanted.
Top tier firms cleaning up on hybrid deals

BY Kalianna Dean |

Law firms experienced in both retail and debt advice are in for a busy first half of 2012, as four brand new hybrid securities were announced to an income-starved investment market in the last week
Deal Highlights: CBA bond, Clough sale and iiNet acquisition

BY Kalianna Dean |

CBA covered bond issuance A$1.85 billion
New Year PE activity buoys M&A lawyers

BY Kalianna Dean |

A sizeable private equity deal in the works and speculation over others since January 1 have lawyers agreeing that private equity will play an important role in overall M&A activity in 2012.
Australia 'can do more' for regional corporate governance standards

BY Kalianna Dean |

Australia’s corporate governance regulators are well placed to assist the growing number of companies throughout China and the Asia-Pacific region which are choosing to take their businesses to the public markets, according to Ian Johnston, deputy chief executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Direct action, profit guidance and ‘low-doc’ capital raisings on ASIC agenda

BY Kalianna Dean |

Corporations and their lawyers can expect to see increased direct action from regulators, according to Jane Eccleston, senior manager, corporations, for the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)