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Celebrating our clients. A heartfelt congratulations on your acquisition Shadowboxer and Southpaw. It was a pleasure to support you throughout this journey as advisors and lawyers. Best wishes for your new roles within Reece Group's "BIG" [Breakthrough Innovation Group]. You can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g87TJ8jt #acquisitions #deal #law

That's a wrap! 5 days 3000 registrations 35 events = this year's Melbourne Connect's Innovation Week! EMT's co-founder Trent J Blacket hosted a panel event on 6 September discussing the intersection of Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Here's a link to the conversation in case you couldn't tune in on the day: https://lnkd.in/gYAvND8A #innovation #entertainment #conversation

Save the Date: 6 September 2024. As part of Melbourne Connect's Innovation Week, we are delighted to host a panel discussion exploring the Intersection of Hollywood & Silicon Valley. Get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gEXPEqa8 Full details also below. We look forward to seeing you there! #innovation #entertainment #events

Is your company on track? In Australia, maintaining accurate and up to date company registers is not just a legal obligation but a crucial aspect of corporate governance. Whether you're a startup founder, a business owner, or a legal professional, understanding the intricacies of these requirements is essential for ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties, as well as being business sale ready. This article explores the key aspects of company register requirements in Australia, from the types of records you need to maintain to the best practices for keeping them current. #law #company #business #compliance

You're invited. Join us for The Future of Entertainment showcase, a free event at Melbourne Connect! Learn from academic and industry leaders (including our Charlie Woods) as they uncover groundbreaking insights and innovations shaping the entertainment landscape. Discover how technology is pushing the boundaries of traditional entertainment, creating new and exciting ways for people to engage with content and experiences. Hear about the potential risks and concerns of these new developments, and how you can navigate these challenges. Register your spot to join us on Wednesday 31 July at 5pm AEDT, in person or online → unimelb.me/3WoAIPu #entertainment #future #showcase

At EMT, we value innovative spirit. We are thrilled to congratulate Charlie Woods - one of our lawyers - on their incredible side hustle, launching the creative agency Vague Labs! With the support of Creative Victoria, they have pioneered virtual reality environments integrated into music-focused events, connecting global audiences. Vague Labs is revolutionising the VR music scene, providing inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone, especially those with social anxiety and accessibility needs. Their work with Loner Online showcases the transformative power of virtual spaces, breaking down geographical and social barriers. Join us in celebrating this fantastic achievement and the bright future of Vague Labs. And if you're on Instagram, give it a follow @vague.labs. "A side hustle is the best thing you can do to cultivate your creativity." - Author Unknown #law #technology #startups #CreativeVic #CreativeState

EMT Law, a wholly owned legal subsidiary of EMT Partners (a diversified professional services, advisory, ventures and investment firm operating in Australia and the United States) is thrilled to announce that it is joining Cornwalls. EMT Law's firm leaders in Melbourne include Peter Davey, Dean Kino, Trent J Blacket and Anna Lozynski. EMT Law’s affiliate partners, EMT Edwards (Sydney) and EMT Burke (Los Angeles) will become affiliate partners of Cornwalls. Cornwalls, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected independent law firms, operates a national firm under a Federation model in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Cornwalls’ network also includes Cornwall Capital, a mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance firm operating in Asia, Europe and Australia, and Neo Legal UAE, an independent law firm in United Arab Emirates specialising in Blockchain Law, Commercial Law, and Sports and Entertainment Law. Cornwalls is also a member firm of global networks Andersen Global and ALFA International. The EMT Law team and affiliates will drive the expansion of Cornwalls’ practice internationally in the specialist areas of entertainment, media, sports and technology. EMT Partners’ non-legal businesses will not form part of the deal. Trent Blacket of EMT Partners comments: The highly progressive, innovative and global growth plans of Cornwalls under Levent Shevki’s leadership, together with the incredible history and established national law teams domestically in Australia make for a powerful combination. Levent Shevki, CEO of Cornwalls comments: We are excited about the future as we integrate our teams and resources. Our collective vision is to be the go-to legal partner for the most influential players in sports, entertainment, media, and technology. With our combined expertise, our ability to service clients in these sectors will be unparalleled. You can read more here in today's The Australian: https://lnkd.in/g_bJP_UX #law #collaboration #news

Congratulations to friend of the firm, Kylie Rogers on her appointment as CEO of the Victoria Racing Club. Kylie is the VRC's 14th CEO. VRC Chairman Neil Wilson said that Kylie's extensive experience led her to being selected from a list of high calibre candidates through an intensive process over the last six weeks. Best wishes for the commencement of the role on 1 September. #news #sport #leadership

We love listening to our clients, literally. Untitled Group Co-Founders, Nicholas Greco and Christian Serrao sat down with Jules Lund to explore how they manage a business with four founders all of whom are high school friends, staying afloat in a volatile boom or bust industry and Ability Fest - proudly Australia's first inclusive and accessible music festival. 🎉 Tune In Disrupt Radio via this link: https://lnkd.in/g8AHJcbZ #law #startups #community #venturecapital

Congratulations JEREMY & JONES on the imminent opening of Basq House. Basq House in Byron Bay opens 7 June 2024. And, there's a "Winter Welcome Offer" available until September, which extends to our EMT Community. Learn more about it here: basqhouse.com.au. #community #new #law #venturecapital