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Infrastructure company advised on solar-gas project to power Pilbara mines

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has been advised on the provision of a loan of up to $90 million to Alinta Energy, to fund the Chichester Solar Gas Hybrid Project (the project).

13 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Boutique firm shines light on impact of new tax laws

Under government budget plans to implement an integrity measure to improve taxation of testamentary trust, a new law seeks to put a stop to the exploitation of assets which has made their way into trusts under loopholes in minor tax rates.

12 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Clayton Utz appoints new chief executive partner

The board of top-tier firm Clayton Utz has appointed its new chief executive partner for a three-year term.

12 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Fact checking Lawyer X: What Nicola Gobbo’s allegations mean

Despite only recently arguing that she is too unwell – both physically and mentally – to give evidence before a royal commission, human source Nicola Gobbo gave a “tell-all” interview to the media. We clear up some of her explosive allegations.

12 December 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Sydney Law School declares climate emergency

The board of one of Australia’s biggest law schools has voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency, saying that “legal academics have a moral duty to stand up”.

12 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Ashurst names global sustainability partner

Global firm Ashurst has appointed its first global sustainability partner, in accordance with its initiative to assist clients to navigate the strategic challenges and opportunities of regional and multi-jurisdictional sustainability issues.

12 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What the past 5 years of legal tech mean for the next 20

In the last few years, the legal industry has seen immense change and emerging areas such as legal technology and legal operations have seen unprecedented growth. The past few years alone can be good indicators of what we’ll see in the next 20 years, writes Dominic Woolrych.

12 December 2019
By Dominic Woolrych
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Slater and Gordon commits to promoting LGBTI standards

Slater and Gordon has become the third Australian business to sign up to the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards for Business.

12 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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NRF advises on integrated station development in Sydney CBD

Oxford Properties and Grocon have been advised on their successful tender for the development of a commercial and residential site in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

12 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer imprisoned for robbery struck off

A Wollongong lawyer, who is currently imprisoned for multiple offences including armed robbery, has been removed from the roll of practitioners in NSW.

11 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy