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contentious financial services insight
21 Dec 2022 From recovery to recession: 2022 in review and a look ahead to 2023
As the year now draws to a close, we look back at the trends we have seen in the contentious financial services space this year and explore what 2023 might…
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Environment & Planning Alert
12 Dec 2022 Government set to reform national environmental laws – but there are some challenges for industry
The Federal Government has released its Nature Positive Plan: Better for the Environment, Better for Business in response to the 2020 Independent Review of…
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RSSG UPDATE | AUSTRALIA
29 Nov 2022 Liquidation of Partnerships and Unincorporated Joint Ventures: What is the regime for priority payments?
Liquidation of Partnerships and Unincorporated Joint Ventures: What is the regime for priority payments?
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25 Nov 2022 UK Government increases Energy Profit Levy and introduces Electricity Generator Levy
As part of the Autumn Statement of 17 November 2022, the UK Government has confirmed its decision to impose new "windfall" taxes on the energy industry. In…
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sanctions update
15 Nov 2022 OFSI's annual review: what are our five key takeaways?
On 10 November 2022, OFSI published its annual review. In the wake of an unprecedented year for sanctions, we pick out five key takeaways from the review.
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ESG Update
03 Nov 2022 Anticipating the drivers of ESG litigation
Authors: James Clarke, Partner; Risk Advisory - Elena Lambros, Partner; Tony Morris, Partner; Michael Duggan, Director; Kate Wilson, Director; Charlotte…
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ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING ALERT
19 Oct 2022 Changes on the horizon for Queensland's Environmental Protection Act
Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (Qld)
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Energy Alert
13 Oct 2022 Potential legal implications of proposed EU and UK caps on low-carbon generation pricing
The European Commission and the UK Government are both taking steps to impose caps on the wholesale electricity price that can be received by low-carbon…
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION UPDATE
10 Oct 2022 Current perspectives on the choice of Singapore jurisdiction and governing law in cross-border transactions in Asia
Partner Dawn Tan along with Tony Grundy has recently contributed a paper to the Singapore Academy of Law Journal, where they discuss Singapore's exponential…
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Employment Alert | Work Health and Safety Update
06 Oct 2022 Every organisation in Australia must act to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace
New legislation, regulatory guidance and inquiries have focused attention on managing psychosocial risks. Ashurst brings its legal and consulting team to…
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Employment Alert
04 Oct 2022 Respect@Work laws introduced: A positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
Respect@Work laws introduced: A positive duty to prevent sexual harassment
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legal updates
11 Apr 2022 UK government outlines energy security plans
British Energy Security Strategy
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Energy & Resources Alert
22 Mar 2022 Mining lease application objections hearing - Land Court finds that the human rights of First Nations witnesses requires evidence to be given on country
Waratah Coal Pty Ltd v Youth Verdict Ltd & Ors (No 5) [2022] QLC 4 Mining lease application Land Court finds that the human rights of First Nations witnesses…
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energy transition
18 Feb 2022 A change of direction for utility regulation in the UK?
What you need to knowThe Government has launched a review of economic regulation in the utilities sector – downstream gas and electricity, water and telecoms…
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public M&A
24 Jan 2022 UK Public M&A Update - 2021 Review
There have been multiple personnel changes announced including the extension of Simon Lindsay’s term as Director General (he has now been replaced by Ian Hart…
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rssg update | Australia
20 Dec 2021 It doesn't pay to accept a preference: the Full Federal Court denies insolvency set-off to unfairly preferred creditors
What you need to knowA creditor who has received an unfair preference cannot rely on set off under s 553C of the Act to reduce the amount it must repay to the…
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quickguides | english civil litigation
20 Oct 2021 Collective Actions: UK Guide
This guide explains the mechanisms available in the English courts for bringing collective actions and goes on to look at the status of current initiatives…
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contentious financial services update
24 Sep 2021 Non-financial misconduct back in the headlines
For the first time, the Upper Tribunal has considered a case in which the FCA's decision to sanction an individual was based on a criminal conviction that did…
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Native Title Alert
21 Sep 2021 Federal Government proposes significant reforms for the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth)
Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Economic Empowerment) Bill 2021 (Cth)
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employment and safety matters alert
30 Aug 2021 An HR & Safety issue: Preventing and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace
Authors: Julia Sutherland, Partner; Tony Morris, Partner, Ashurst Risk Advisory; Peter McNulty, Senior Associate; and Charlotte Ball, Lawyer
