Indemnity and D&O Insurance: A brief summary for directors and … – Holding Redlich

Directors and officers of companies are subject to numerous statutory duties and can face a wide range of claims giving rise to civil and criminal liability for breaching them. Regulators with the power to investigate and pursue civil or criminal penalties for wrongful conduct include the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Australian Competition…

Corporate Advisory Update – August 2023 – Gilbert + Tobin

In this edition of Gilbert + Tobin’s Corporate Advisory Update, we focus on key legal developments over the last month which are particularly relevant to in-house counsel. The ACCCs recommended merger reforms: a deeper dive  The ACCCs recommended reforms have several significant implications for merging parties:  Regulatory conditions precedent will be required, on introduction of…

Small business restructuring scheme gains momentum: BDO – AccountantsDaily

A greater number of underperforming small businesses are deciding to undertake small business restructuring (SBR) plans with the ATO increasingly willing to accept proposals made as part of restructures, according to accounting firm BDO. BDO North Queensland office managing partner, advisory, Todd Kelly said that a slow uptake in the first two years after the…