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Parliament would do well to carefully consider the reform proposals released on 28 January 2010 by CAMAC regarding the use of schemes of arrangement to effect changes of corporate control.

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  • We are proud to be named the FinanaceAsia Best Financial Law Firm for 2009 for advising on landmark, highly complex capital markets and M&A transactions.



  • IFLR1000 – The guide to the world's leading financial law firms: ‘Top Tier Firm’ 2010.



  • We are very proud to receive an Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) Good Practice Recognition for our work with the Canning Stock Route project.



  • We are delighted to have won Dealmaker of the Year: Philippa Stone, Equity Market Deal of the Year and Project Finance Deal of the Year at the 2009 ALB Law Awards.



  • We are thrilled that ALB has once again recognised Freehills as an Employer of Choice. It is a real testimony to the work that the firm has done for many years to ensure that we have a culture that supports not just high performance but also fulfilment of all our people.



  • We are very pleased to receive the EOWA citation – we remain committed to progressing women’s advancement into leadership positions and roles that meet their needs and the needs of the organisation, and are thrilled to once again be a recipient of this important acknowledgement of our efforts by EOWA.



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  • The new Australian Consumer Law – it has arrived!

    19 Mar 2010 | Following our update on Wednesday 17 March 2010, we report that the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 has now been passed by the House of Representatives and is awaiting Royal Assent. When Royal Assent has been received, the Bill will be known as the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Act (No. 1) 2010.

  • Are your access agreements for mining and petroleum exploration valid?

    18 Mar 2010 | As a result of a recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision, holders of mining and petroleum exploration licences should check that they have given proper notice to mortgagees concerning access arrangements for mining and petroleum exploration.

  • Unconscionability and franchising – the expert’s report

    17 Mar 2010 | On 27 November 2009, the government appointed an expert panel to advise on whether a list of unconscionable conduct examples should be introduced into the TPA; a statement of principles should be introduced into the TPA to assist interpretation of the statutory unconscionability provisions; and further amendments were needed to the Franchising Code.

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Peter Dunne talks to Law TV about the forecast for M&A and IPO activity in the first half of 2010.



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  • The power shift in IR in 2010?

    18 Mar 2010 | Fair Work Australia will become increasingly important to business in 2010 as significant workplace reforms over the last 12 months continue to reshape the industrial relations landscape, according to Freehills’ Employment & Workplace Relations Guide 2010.

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