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Baker McKenzie partner returns from Hogan Lovells
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
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
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. 
ASIC, Noumi win appeal in privilege fight over PwC report
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.
Graincorp class action seeks to bring toxicity claims
Graincorp may face new allegations in a class action that the use of n-Hexane at an oilseed factory in rural Victoria had an impact on the health of local residents. 
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Aldi wins fight with Northcote shopping centre over lease
Budget supermarket Aldi has won its appeal of a tribunal decision which found that upper limits on rental increases fell afoul of the Retail Leases Act.
AGL cops a $25M penalty for overcharging welfare recipients
Energy provider AGL has been slapped with a $25 million penalty after it continued to deduct payments from around 500 welfare recipients after they had closed their accounts.
IC Markets CEO hit with guillotine orders for filing defence
A judge has set a final deadline for the CEO of International Capital Markets to file his defence in a class action over risky contracts for difference.
Swoosh accused of providing credit to financially stressed customers
ASIC has sued credit contractor Swoosh Finance for allegedly providing unsuitable loans with high fees and interest rates to customers who showed "clear signs of financial distress".
CIMIC settles shareholder class action for $45.25M
CIMIC has agreed to pay $45.25 million to settle a shareholder class action alleging it failed to properly inform the market about its investment in a Middle East company.