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A litigator with the corporate regulator has returned to private practice, joining BigSix firm MinterEllison as a partner on the dispute resolution team.
ASIC accuses Macquarie of 14 years of short sale reporting failures
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ASIC has taken Macquarie Securities to court alleging it failed to accurately report at least 73 million short sales over a period of 14 years.
Holding Redlich sues ex-Keystone director Paul Chiodo over $327K in legal fees
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Law firm Holding Redlich has brought proceedings against former Keystone director Paul Chiodo over $327,000 in legal fees, after acting in ASIC proceedings that raised “grave concerns” that he improperly spent investor funds.
Deakin sues builder for $14.3M over defects at Burwood campus building
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Deakin University is suing builder Hanson Yuncken seeking $14.3 million for alleged defects on a building at its Burwood campus.
Lendlease says legal advice, ATO communications privileged in ex-GHSF partner’s case
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Lendlease has told a court that documents relied on by an ex-Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills partner in his case contain privileged legal advice and without prejudice communications with the Australian Tax Office.
Roberts Co building group enters voluntary administration
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The head company in the Roberts Co construction group has gone into administration after its NSW arm was sold off to UAE-based developer Arada earlier this month.
Lendlease in joint venture negotiations with Crown Estate
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Lendlease has confirmed it is joint venture talks with the British Monarch’s land and property management company to develop a portfolio of projects in the UK.
Court vacates hearing in Energy Resources case over Jabiluka mine lease
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A judge has vacated a hearing in Energy Resources’ lawsuit challenging a decision not to renew its lease for the Jabiluka uranium mine in the Northern Territory after hearing there were “good prospects” the case could be resolved.
Sumitomo takes 30% stake in Rio Tinto’s WA copper-gold project
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Rio Tinto has signed a $430 million partnership agreement with Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. to fast track development of its copper-gold project in Western Australia’s Great Sandy Desert.
Jeanswest has $26M in lease debt, but administrators courting brand buyers
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Collapsed clothing brand Jeanswest has nearly $26 million in lease liabilities on stores nationwide, but buyers may bite, administrators have told the Federal Court.