Minter Ellison advises on significant demerger

19 July 2010

Minter Ellison has advised the DuluxGroup on its billion dollar demerger – the first significant demerger to have been completed in the Australian market for two and a half years.

Financial Services Update

13 July 2010

This edition of Financial Services Update focusses on the new Australian short position reporting requirements that came into effect from 1 June 2010. The reporting requirements apply to both Australian and overseas fund managers.

Alert - Commercial Arbitration Bill (NSW) enacted

08 July 2010

The Commercial Arbitration Bill 2010 (NSW) (Act) was passed by parliament on 22 June and assented to on 28 June. The Act is the first piece of legislation enacted as part of an overhaul of Australia's domestic arbitration regime, with the adoption of new uniform national laws as announced by the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General on May 7 this year.

Australian Tax Brief

06 July 2010

The Australian Government has announced improved resource tax arrangements to replace the previously announced Resource Super Profits Tax, effective from 1 July 2012.

Minter Ellison Legal Group adds 11 new partners

01 July 2010

The Minter Ellison Legal Group today welcomes 11 new partners. The firm also announced 17 new special counsel, 46 senior associates and 1 senior consultant.