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Financing syndicate advised on Snowtown 2 wind farm

A syndicate of financers has been advised on the $616 million standalone project financing for Tilt Renewables’ 270-megawatt Snowtown 2 Wind Farm in South Australia.

14 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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High Court approves move towards granting George Pell appeal

Disgraced cardinal George Pell has been granted a final chance to overturn his historic child sexual abuse offences.

14 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Failure to decriminalise sex work in SA ‘utterly disappointing’

The push for decriminalisation of sex work has once again been defeated by the South Australian Parliament, meaning workers in this space will still not be afforded the respect and dignity they deserve, argues one lawyer.

14 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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High Court of Australia rules on George Pell appeal

The High Court of Australia has made its decision on whether a convicted child abuser and disgraced cardinal, George Pell, can appeal his conviction.

14 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Law is best at ‘campaigning and championing’ inclusion – but leadership needs some improvement

The law is best positioned to facilitate inclusion than most other sectors as it “runs right through everything”, but when it comes to championing and campaigning an inclusive and diverse workforce, the profession as a whole could use some work.

13 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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9 in 10 Australians see action on climate change as an ethical imperative

An overwhelming majority of Australians believe that governments, businesses and multinational corporations have an urgent ethical obligation to take action on climate change, according to new research.

13 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Hall & Wilcox circles start-ups in 2020 accelerator program

Hall & Wilcox has rolled out applications for its 2020 accelerator program, designed to help start-ups grow their business and expand their networks.

13 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Michael Kirby’s ‘lasting contribution’ to law

Carpe Diem! and other musings behind one of Australia’s most renowned judges, Michael Kirby AC CMG, whose illustrious career had to hurdle doubts and judgements to celebrate many professional achievements and personal blessings.

13 November 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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IMF Bentham, Omni Bridgeway complete merger

Litigation funder IMF Bentham and high-value claims financier Omni Bridgeway Holding BV have completed a merger the pair had announced last month.

13 November 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Maurice Blackburn partnership to bolster class action matters

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has extended its partnership with an Aussie e-discovery firm in the hopes that it will ensure clients receive the most “cost-effective” document discovery services during class action proceedings.

13 November 2019
By Emma Musgrave