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Russian aluminium giant appeals Rio Tinto war sanctions case to High Court
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-13 11:54 pm By Andy Sidler

Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an “extremely harsh” finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.

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Former ANZ lawyer loses 10-year-old discrimination case
Discrimination 2025-01-10 10:50 pm By Andy Sidler

A long-running discrimination case by a former ANZ lawyer who alleged the bank’s work environment was hostile to pregnant women has been thrown out by VCAT.

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FIRB blesses $233M acquisition of Georgiou Group
Construction 2025-01-14 11:51 pm By Andy Sidler

European construction company STRABAG Group has received Foreign Investment Review Board to acquire Australian construction company Georgiou Group for $233 million.

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Dexus, GPT sue contractor over Australia Square Tower flood
Construction 2025-01-14 10:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The owners of Sydney’s Australia Square Tower have filed proceedings over $250,000 in damage allegedly caused by a subcontractor that flooded the iconic skyscraper’s lift shaft.

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BHP’s Mt Arthur Coal not permitted to conduct ‘trial by ambush’ in injury case
Employment 2025-01-09 10:09 am By Andy Sidler

A court has dismissed Mt Arthur Coal’s attempt to tender unserved affidavits at trial in a miner’s personal injury case, agreeing that it would amount to “trial by ambush”.

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Exactech class action continues settlement talks despite US bankruptcy
Class Actions 2025-01-08 11:47 am By Andy Sidler

A class action against implant maker Exactech has been stayed in light of its US bankruptcy, but a carve out allows the firm that brought the case to continue settlement negotiations.

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Baker McKenzie partner returns from Hogan Lovells
Business of Law 2025-01-08 6:40 pm By Andy Sidler

Baker McKenzie has welcomed back a seasoned banking and finance partner after his five-year stint at Hogan Lovells came to an end when the firm decided to close its Sydney office. 

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Taiwan’s HDRE inks deals for solar energy collaboration
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-10 2:24 pm By Andy Sidler

Allens has brokered a deal between Australian renewable company ZEN Energy and Taiwanese company HDRE to create a battery system that will increase national solar storage by 33 per cent. 

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Quest Dockland residents sue over COVID-19 rent relief
Real Estate 2025-01-08 6:55 pm By Andy Sidler

Commercial tenants of Quest Dockland’s Bourke Street apartment complex have filed proceedings against 45 landlords, claiming their requests for rent relief during the COVID-19 pandemic were ignored. 

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ASIC, Noumi win appeal in privilege fight over PwC report
Securities 2024-12-20 5:45 pm By Andy Sidler

An appeals court has overturned a finding that food company Noumi waived privilege over a PwC report commissioned by Ashurst, which it produced to ASIC under voluntary disclosure.

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