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Corporate Wrap-Up / 04 October 2024. // A weekly summary of the key developments in the world of Australian corporate law. In this edition: 📣 Federal Court upholds ANZ continuous disclosure decision 📃 Clarification on the operation of competing D&O indemnities ♻ Publication of Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards 🙋🏻♂️ Decision on the reliance on statutory assumptions 💡 KPMG report on top risks to Australian businesses #corporatelaw #corporategovernance #mergersandacquisitions

Pleased to have worked with Lachlan Low in co-authoring our latest Key Developments Newsletter. This edition covers key topics for UK public companies, including: - ESG in the spotlight - Corporate reporting - Regulatory developments  - Artificial intelligence - Technical developments - UK Corporate Governance reforms - Company case studies   https://ow.ly/ApYh50Qs1Fr #governance #corporategovernance

⚖️ International corporate governance is the compass that guides ethical business practices on a global stage. By setting standards for transparency, accountability, and integrity, it ensures businesses operate with ethical excellence worldwide. #APLegal #LegalAdvice #LegalSolutions #LegalExperts #LegalServices #CorporateMatters #CorporateLaw #CommercialLitigation #CorporateLitigation #DataProtection

FRIENDS! Gentle reminder that Corporate Law Day (5 #CPD points @ +/- S$50/point) returns next week after a 3 year hiatus! If you have not already signed up, act fast - last I checked, there were only a few seats remaining (if already sold out, #guaguaguagua). Whilst I am excited to attend the other panels, totally not looking forward to co-moderating mine. No way will I come off looking good (although #handsome for sure .. always .. if not, squint harder) - not when my co-moderator is the affable as she is knowledgeable, Song Ruoh Jin (Lee & Lee) who will take everyone through an overview of the various methods of distribution available in Singapore, before I ask some really dumb questions to the annoyance of leading tax practitioners, Vishesh Dhuldhoya (KPMG Singapore), Junwei H. (Deloitte) and Ken Loon Ong (Drew & Napier LLC). No - of course I am joking - there will be some good questions .. asked by Ruoh Jin. In any event, you will leave with new insights: - Vishesh holds an Advanced Masters in Law (Adv. LLM) in International Tax Law from Leiden University, and is a lecturer with the Tax Academy of Singapore - Junwei is a tax-focused learned friend, now Director with Deloitte and serves on the The Law Society of Singapore's Tax and Trust Committee - Ken Loon's .. list of rankings and accolades will run out my LinkedIn word limit, surface to say she is a Chambers and Partners Band 1 Leading Lawyer, Legal 500 Hall of Famer, asialaw Distinguished Practitioner, ITR (International Tax Review) Highly Regarded ... *list goes on* Come join us, then submit a complaint about my moderation, so that Chairs of the Corporate Practice Committee, Farhana Sharmeen and Benjamin Gaw (吴永灿) learn that having a comparatively-clueless moderator is not always a delightful contrast! PS: Hanim Hamzah, KPMG Law’s Asia-Pac Regional Leader for Legal Services will be on Panel 3 on #ESG. You do not want to miss that! I will not!

📣2 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠! Join us at Corporate Law Day 2024 for an in-person seminar that keeps you ahead in the fast-evolving world of corporate law. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞:  🔹 Share Buy-Backs, Redemptions, & Capital Reductions – Navigate legal and tax complexities. 🔹 Dispute Resolution Clauses – Master effective clauses for contracts. 🔹 Sustainability Reporting – Unlock opportunities in ESG and compliance. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? ✔️Expert insights to boost your practice. ✔️Practical takeaways you can apply immediately. ✔️Connect with industry leaders and peers to expand your professional network. With only 2 weeks left, seats are filling up. Ensure you don't miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and stay ahead in the world of corporate law. Register today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/e4PAbhcB #CorporateLaw #LawSocietySG #CPDEvents #Sustainability Jeremiah Huang Mark Addy Junwei H. Ken Loon Ong Benjamin Gaw (吴永灿) Wee Meng Chuan Yuet Min Foo Kah-Keong Low Hanim Hamzah Farhana Sharmeen

👉 Where do #whistleblowing and #ESG overlap? 👉 How can whistleblowing help you to optimise your ESG strategy? 👉 What are your legal obligations under whistleblowing law? Our upcoming Whistleblowing & ESG #masterclass (11th July) will help you understand how an effective approach to whistleblowing can support your ESG goals and KPIs - and ensure your strategy is successful. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eC4xjCCB

I will be participating in a fireside chat on Effective #ESG Strategies - Best Practices organized by the NBA Section on Business Law (SBL), hosted by Dayo Adu of Famsville. Let’s kickstart the year with a thorough reflection on practical #ESG strategies that unlock both financial and non-financial value for businesses, society and the environment. Join us! Register here: http://bit.ly/SBLweekly40 #ESG #environmentalsocialandgovernance #strategies #Legal #legalcompliance

We’re pleased to share the Investor Guidance on Responsible Contracting! 😎 This downloadable free resource for investors aims to explain the critical role played by #commercialcontracts in supporting more robust #humanrights and environmental due diligence (#HREDD) processes. The Guidance is a collaboration between the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) and the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR). More than ever, #investors are actively seeking to understand and mitigate the risks related to a company’s human rights and #environmental (#HRE) performance to make sound #investment and divestment decisions. For contracts to support the HREDD process, companies should move away from the traditional one-sided, strict compliance model of contracting–which can aggravate human rights risks–towards a shared responsibility model that is due diligence-aligned, dynamic, responsive, cooperation-based, and supported by responsible #purchasingpractices. This Guidance provides investors with multiple tools to engage their portfolio companies on these principles of #responsiblecontracting, including: - Questions for investors to ask their portfolio companies concerning their contracts, - template corporate engagement letters and #shareholderresolutions, and - responses to anticipated pushback investors may receive from companies during corporate dialogues. “Commercial contracts are frequently overlooked as tools for effecting change in #globalsupplychains. And yet they are powerful legal instruments that companies can use to implement human rights and environmental policies and standards across their supply chains, even in the absence of national law. But not all contracts are created equal. Some foster commercial relationships that are extractive, deceptive, and unreliable, while others foster collaboration, trust, transparency, and resilience. This Guidance equips investors to steer their portfolio companies in the direction of the latter,” says Sarah Dadush, Director of RCP. “Faith- and values-based investors, including ICCR Members, see a commitment to positive HRE performance as a key metric in their investment decisions,” says Chavi Nana, Director of Equitable Global Supply Chains at ICCR, “The shared responsibility approach at the heart of responsible contracting is the best way to ensure that companies are investing across their supply chains in policies and, more importantly, practices that safeguard the lives and livelihoods of workers and the health of the environment. We hope this Guidance will serve as a resource for investors to push companies to draft into contractual language the commitments they make in #sustainabilityreports.” Click below to download the Investor Guidance on Responsible Contracting. #responsibleinvesting #ESG #CSR # faithbasedinvesting #ethicalsupplychains https://lnkd.in/e_FQ5tiX

Execution under Seal: A very welcome proposal, as part of the General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill, to reintroduce (on a permanent footing) the previous measure which temporarily allowed for the execution of documents under seal in separate counterparts. For more information, read our latest #ACInsights. Suzanne Kearney Aisling Carey Maedhbh Clancy Sinéad Cantillon

General meetings are a cornerstone of corporate governance as stipulated by the Companies Act, 2013. They provide a structured mechanism for shareholder engagement, decision-making, and accountability. Adhering to the legal requirements for AGMs, EGMs, and Class Meetings is vital for the smooth operation of a company and for upholding the principles of corporate democracy. Understanding and following these regulations not only ensures compliance but also fosters trust and transparency between the company and its stakeholders.