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Navigating Australia’s record-breaking labour market – a Governance perspective - With a new government in power, the focus on employment regulation is front and centre. Coupled with a pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges, rising wages, and labour shortages, there is a lot for businesses to be concerned about. These workforce issues are increasingly seen as a matter of corporate governance and the associated legal and reputational risks will remain at the top of the agenda for many businesses.
Australia Cyber Risks: Part 1 - Australia's legal framework for data security and privacy - Lucy Terracall and John Dieckmann explore the legal framework governing data security and privacy in Australia – who regulates it, what's covered, and how it is evolving.
Australia Cyber Risks: Part 2 - Understanding the exposure and mitigating your risk - Understanding your cyber risk is one thing, say Lucy Terracall and John Dieckmann – mitigating it is another thing. But thinking of this as a three-stage process can help.
Australia Cyber Risks: Part 3 - The distinction between Cyber vs PI Insurance - Doesn't professional indemnity insurance cover cyber risk? Not so fast, warns Lucy Terracall. There are significant differences, and not understanding them can mean no cover at all, as she explains to John Dieckmann.
Capacity Mechanisms in the National Electricity Market? A discussion on regulated energy markets - Stuart MacGregor, National Practice Group Leader, Energy & Resources, is joined by our energy markets expert and corporate partner, Susan Taylor, for a discussion on Australia’s National Electricity Market. Susan’s involvement in the creation of the first set of market rules for the National Electricity Market, coupled with Stuart’s experience advising on some of Australia’s foremost energy and renewables projects, offers a unique viewpoint for this discussion that explores how the market was created, how the market now functions under commercial and net zero pressures, the question of capacity markets, as well as the market’s role in the energy transition.
Clayton Utz Art Award 2022 - Now in its 15th year, the Clayton Utz Art Award is an initiative to encourage, reward and promote artists with a Queensland base or connection to Queensland. As always, we acknowledge and thank Brett Lethbridge and Lethbridge Gallery for their efforts in co-ordinating and managing the Award.
DE&I: Are we back to the future? - Cilla Robinson, Partner, Employment and Safety, is joined by Catherine Fox AM (leading commentator on women and the workforce, journalist, author and presenter) and Giles Gunesekera OAM (CEO, Global Impact Initiative) for a no-filter discussion on the state of play of diversity, equity and inclusion in Australia. What’s going wrong? What, if anything, is going right? And what bold action might be required for the future?
Forensics, technology and the future of legal services: ACCURATE - You want your employees to get everything they're owed, but sometimes even the best laid plans can let you down. No Australian organisation is immune to the increased scrutiny on wage underpayments, or to the challenge of interpreting the complex compliance and governance issues. That's where our AcCUrate tool comes in handy, helping you to navigate industrial instruments and governance for employee entitlements. Developed by Clayton Utz’s Forensic and Technology Services (FTS) team, AcCUrate is customised to show the information that is most important to you for validating and then remediating any employee payments issues.
Forensics, technology and the future of legal services: Contract Management Toolkit - If you think about it, your organisation is probably creating thousands of contracts at a time. Using the power of AI and automation, Clayton Utz's Contract Management Toolkit will help you find them quickly and keep track of them.
Forensics, technology and the future of legal services: Cyber and forensics fraud analysis - Photos. Video. Signatures. ID. Text messages. Emails. Entire documents. They all look real enough. But are they? Concerned about fraud? Clayton Utz can help.
Forensics, technology and the future of legal services: Investigation Services - Sometimes you just have a funny feeling about things… you don't want to make any accusations but some things just don't add up. That's where our Investigation Services can help. Our team of forensic accountants, investigators, data analysts, actuaries, IT experts and lawyers can run any type of investigation: code of conduct, due diligence, public interest disclosure, data leaks, fraud, and other misconduct. We can find what you're looking for, analyse it, and give you a report on what it means for you, and together with our lawyers you can create a legal strategy that works for you.
Forensics, technology and the future of legal services: Privilege Assist - It used to be so simple. If you had to turn over documents you could spot the ones protected by legal privilege pretty quickly. But as data explodes it's getting harder and harder, you spend more time and money getting it right. And that means you could get it wrong. Privilege Assist is a suite of purpose built tools, designed to assist with the privilege review process from beginning to end using machine learning. Privilege Assist keeps learning as it works, so it can find privileged material in email chains and other places that humans might miss, which means humans can pay more attention to the judgment calls, and you can have more confidence you're not handing over privileged material.
Forensics, technology and the future of legal services: REMI - Regulatory engagement has increased significantly in volume and complexity in the post-Royal Commission landscape. The process of responding can often be decentralised, with no visibility of the overall engagement with regulators. Our REMI tool can help - REMI is a Regulatory Engagement Management Interface tool that was developed by Clayton Utz’s Forensic and Technology Services (FTS) team to assist our clients managing notices to produce information to Australian regulators.
Generative AI Miniseries - Opportunities and risks for Australian organisations - In this fifth episode of our Generative AI Miniseries, host Will Howe (Director of Data Analytics) speaks with Eleanor Dickens (Partner, Public Sector), Robert Dearn (Partner, Public Sector) and Ashley Tsacalos (Partner, Public Sector) to discuss uses and opportunities for government seeking to leverage generative AI, and some of the unique risks facing the public sector.
Generative AI Miniseries - Opportunities and risks for Australian organisations - In episode six of our Generative AI Miniseries, host Will Howe (Director of Data Analytics,) speaks with some of our firm's lawyers and data technologists in the early years of their career to hear the next generation's take on generative AI. Emina Besirevic (Lawyer, Commercial Litigation), Jeremy McCall-Horn (Lawyer, Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety), Tim Edstein (Lawyer, Banking & Financial Services) and Paul Tuohy (Consultant, Forensic & Technology Services) explore topics from regulation of AI to questions around ethics.
Generative AI Miniseries - Opportunities and risks for Australian organisations - In this first episode of our Generative AI Miniseries, host Will Howe (Director of Data Analytics) speaks with Simon Newcomb (Partner, IP & Technology) to discuss the complex issues surrounding IP ownership and infringement – asking: Whose line is it anyway?
Generative AI Miniseries - Opportunities and risks for Australian organisations - In this second episode of our Generative AI Miniseries, host Will Howe (Director of Data Analytics) speaks with Christy Miller (Partner, Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety) and Jeremy McCall-Horn (Lawyer, Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety) to explore the workplace and employment implications of large language models such as ChatGPT - asking: Is this risky business, or a golden opportunity?
Generative AI Miniseries - Opportunities and risks for Australian organisations - In this third episode, our host Will Howe (Director of Data Analytics) speaks with Steven Klimt (Partner, Banking & Financial Services) and Lyndal Sivell (Special Counsel, IP & Technology) to discuss data privacy concerns in the new frontier of generative AI. As ChatGPT and similar technology products are fuelled by both personal and organisational data, where do the risks lie and how do we protect data?
Generative AI Miniseries - Opportunities and risks for Australian organisations - In this fourth episode of our Generative AI Miniseries, host Will Howe (Director of Data Analytics) speaks with TJ Koekemoer (Director of Forensic Accounting and Investigations, FTS) and Ananya Roy (Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation) about how generative AI technologies like ChatGPT are enabling fraudsters and facilitating more intelligent frauds, but are also being used in the fight against fraud.
Industry Trends: Agribusiness - With ambitious plans to beef up Australia's agriculture sector to $100 billion by 2030, fostered and helped by the Federal Government, here is some food for thought for agribusiness players and investors.
Industry Trends: Net Zero Pledges - Net Zero pledges made by businesses are being increasingly scrutinised by shareholders, activist groups and the wider community. Here we explore some of the key issues a company should consider when formulating a net zero pledge, to ensure that it is regarded to be legitimate, robust and effective.
Industry Trends: Regulated Infrastructure - An infrastructure-led recovery from COVID-19, the $59b pipeline of projects ready for delivery and Australian infrastructure assets in a number of sectors in play means the regulated infrastructure sector will experience unprecedented activity over the coming 12 months. Here are some of the key legal and regulatory issues that infrastructure owners and operators will likely encounter.
Industry Trends: Transport and Logistics - Shocks to supply chains from the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 mean ongoing volatility for the transport and logistics sector over the remainder of 2022 and beyond. Here are some of the key legal and regulatory issues that the sector's operators and users will likely encounter.
Insider's Guide to the Clerkship Program: How would you describe the firm culture? - Hear our former clerks describe the firm culture.
Insider's Guide to the Clerkship Program: What Learning & Development opportunities were provided during your clerkship? - Hear from our former clerks on what Learning & Development opportunities they were provided during the Clerkship.
Insider's Guide to the Clerkship Program: What surprised you about the Clerkship? - Hear from our former clerks on what surprised them about the Clerkship Program.
Insider's Guide to the Clerkship Program: What type of work did you have exposure to during your Clerkship? - Hear from our former clerks on what type of work they had exposure to during their Clerkship.
2021年の外国投資規制改正とFIRB承認申請手続の実務と近時の傾向 - 2021年1月1日より、既存の枠組みを大幅に変更する外国投資規制の改正法が施行されました。この改正により、「国家の安全」を保護するための新たな規制枠組みの導入をはじめ、法令の執行権限の拡大・強化など、様々な改正が行われました。
豪州M&A取引実務（その全体像と実務上の注意点） - 日本企業がオーストラリアの会社や事業を買収するにあたっては、豪州M&A取引の流れや主要箇所を十分理解・把握しておくことは、M&A取引を適切かつ円滑に実行する上で非常に重要です。本セミナーでは、オーストラリアにおいて20年以上にわたって企業法律実務に関わってきたクレイトン・ユッツ法律事務所のパートナーである加納寛之弁護士が、豪州M&A取引の全体像、デューデリジェンスで発見される問題の例、発見された問題の対処方法、主要な交渉事項、表明保証保険、ヴァーチャル決済の流れ等に触れながら、注意すべき重要箇所について日本語で解説します。
Mandatory climate-related financial disclosure: current developments in Australia, the UK and EU - With Treasury's recent consultation paper seeking views on the design and implementation of aligning Australian climate risk disclosure requirements with international standards, it is clear that we can expect to see the implementation of a mandatory reporting regime, perhaps as early as 2024.
Patent box legislation: everything you need to know - Natalie Shoolman and Louisa Wu discuss the IP and tax implications arising from the proposed Australian patent box, as expanded by this year's Budget announcement.
Proudly independent, Globally connected - Independence is in our DNA. We’re proud of our direction, our story and the success it has delivered for our clients, our people and the firm as a whole.
State of Play: Navigating climate: Regulator insights and trendspotting - Our experts Kirsten Webb, Emily Tranter and Claire Smith delve into the current regulator priorities for the ACCC and ASIC, offering valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of ESG, energy transition and greenwashing over the next 12 months.
State of Play: Australian economic update - April 2021 - Australia has weathered the COVID-19 crisis better than expected, with recovery being stronger and faster than anticipated. Hear from Bruce Cooper as he provides an update on the Australian market in 2021 and opportunities for foreign inbound investors in the current climate.
State of Play: Australian economic update – May 2022 - Australia has emerged from the pandemic in a reasonably strong position, having shown economic resilience amidst the uncertainly of lockdowns over the last two years and imminent signs of change under a newly elected Labor government. Hear from Bruce Cooper as he provides an update on the Australian market in 2022 and the areas to watch for foreign inbound investors and multinationals doing business in Australia.
State of Play: Digital platforms: what's happening in Australia? - Regulators around the world are looking closely at the tech sector and Australia is no exception, says Competition partner Kirsten Webb. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have commenced a series of inquiries into digital service areas, and the recommendations and potential reforms from the inquiry will likely have broad implications on various aspects of doing business in Australia.
State of Play: Foreign investment screening and approval: what investors need to know in 2021 - 2021 has been a big year of changes to the foreign investment framework in Australia. Hear from Samy Mansour as he gives an update on the screening and approval requirements that foreign investors need to be aware of when investing in Australia.
State of Play: Regulation of Australian financial services in the digital economy - Australia’s financial services industry has evolved rapidly post the 2018 Financial Services Royal Commission, with financial institutions now being in possession of a wealth of data and technology redefining how financial advice is delivered to consumers.
State of Play: Tax considerations for real estate assets in 2021 - Amidst COVID-19, the real estate market in Australia is extremely active and there are very significant assets being transacted. Andrew Steele and Peter Feros discuss some of the key tax considerations that foreign investors should have in mind when acquiring real estate assets.
State of Play: The rise of climate litigation in Australia - Climate change has been an intensely difficult political issue for Australia, where making the transition to renewable energy sources has proved politically challenging. Increasingly, climate change is being discussed in boardrooms and by regulators as well as being considered by investors and consumers when making decisions
Syndicated Facility Agreements and the section 128F public offer test exemption: The cornerstone investor - The role of the cornerstone investor may have implications for whether interest paid under a syndicated facility agreement will be exempt from Australian interest withholding tax. Kate O'Donovan and Louisa Wu discuss
The changing landscape of financial services: The new Federal Government’s view - The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Hon. Stephen Jones, joins Steven Klimt for a wide-ranging conversation to explore the Government’s regulatory response to changing economic conditions, consumer data rights, and the policy goal of appropriate and affordable consumer products.
The key competition and consumer law changes to watch in 2023 - Kirsten Webb, National Practice Group Leader, Competition, offers a quickfire overview of the key competition and consumer law changes to watch out for flowing from the More Competition, Better Prices bill passed toward the end of last year, as well as the various other considerations on foot.
Thin capitalisation and subsidiary tax residency – Draft legislation - Proposed changes to the thin cap and subsidiary tax residency are open for consultation. Who will be the winners and losers, ask Andy Bubb and Ben Furner.
We grow our business, by growing our people - As a high performing law firm that values its people, we know that the best way to drive growth is to drive great careers. We all have different goals in life and we’re committed to helping you realise yours.
Webinar: Admin Law A Year in Review - 2021 - 2020 was a year like no other. In this webinar, we look at how administrative law responded to COVID-19.
Webinar: Administrative Law Year in Review - Pip Mitchell, Partner, and members of the Public Sector Team discuss the major administrative law developments at both the National and State level, and their significance for government entities.
Webinar: Discretionary Risk Protection: An alternative to D&O insurance? - In this webinar we look at some approaches to risk pooling – including discretionary mutuals and aggregate deductible pools – and the potential for sustainable and stable cover to be available and long-term savings.
Webinar: EPBC Act Independent Review – Final Report – what are the recommendations and what do they mean? - The Report calls for a fundamental overhaul of the EPBC Act, finding that the EPBC Act is ineffective and is not fit to address current or future environmental challenges. Legally enforceable "National Environmental Standards" are the centrepiece of the reform, with the Report containing 38 recommendations that are designed to be implemented as a whole. The Report provides for a two-year program for urgent, intermediate and longer term measures.
Webinar: Keeping up to date with the latest in workplace law: Have you been paying attention? - With 18 months of lockdowns and workplace disruptions, staying up to date on the latest developments, for some right now, can be a challenge.
Webinar: Leasing - Tenant Distress and Insolvency - In this webinar. we will provide you with information and basic strategies on how to manage tenancy default issues and insolvency issues in leasing transactions.
Webinar: Managing psychosocial responsibilities - As part of National Safe Work Month, our panel of experts and psychologist, Rachel Clements from the Centre for Corporate Health will give you practical insights into control measures which balance risk mitigation with personal freedoms.
Webinar: Proposed changes to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) - The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) has a significant impact on how businesses deal with consumers and small businesses alike. It has been an effective tool used by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to regulate the behaviour of businesses in Australia. In this webinar we discuss recent and proposed changes to the ACL that will change the regulatory landscape and are important considerations for any Australian business.
Webinar: Protecting your interests following a data breach - Sophisticated data breaches and cyber-attacks are on the rise in both private and public sector industries within Australia. While robust information security systems remain the strongest form of defence to a breach, knowing how to respond should the worst happen is crucial to minimising the impact of a breach on your organisation.
Webinar: R U OK? Promoting and supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace during challenging times - In this webinar Hedy Cray and Laura Hillman discuss how businesses and employees can promote and support mental wellbeing in the workplace when facing challenges.
Webinar: Roadmap to Remediation - This webinar will focus on how best to implement ongoing compliance measures following remediation of identified underpayments, looking from the perspective of workplace relations and tax compliance.
Webinar: Sleepless nights: The challenging issues storming up board agendas - With companies and markets still recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, the continuing challenges and increasing pressures on directors have never been greater. Hear from company directors as we explore current and emerging priority issues which boards are grappling with, along with some high-level insights about how they're dealing with them.
Webinar: What to expect in 2021: the key issues employers need to be aware of - Help stay up to date with the fast pace of change in 2021, and what it may mean for you and your business
What brings us together, is what sets us apart - We are a firm characterised by its people and the support our people provide one another every day.
What to expect from workplace law in FY23 – including critical issues post Federal election - As the new financial year approaches, we invite you to join us as we consider the highlights of FY22 and discuss the anticipated challenges and upcoming developments in employment, industrial and safety law that lay ahead including any critical workplace relations issues post the Federal election.
What to know about the new Psychosocial Code of Practice - Recent reforms in a number of States and Territories mean employers are now required to explicitly manage psychosocial risks, which entails evaluating not only the physical work environment but also the psychological and social context within the workplace. Join Shae McCartney and Hilary Searing (partners in our Employment and Safety practice) for a discussion on what you need to know, and the practical steps you can take to mitigate these risks.

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