Corporate Governance

The Australian Government has introduced new laws targeting illegal phoenix activity (Phoenixing). From 18 February 2021, company directors will be inhibited from backdating their resignation…

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian government has provided ‘short term regulatory relief’ to corporations and related entities that are prevented from meeting…

Even prior to the commencement of the COVID-19 crisis, there was an increasing trend developing of shareholders requesting that public companies convene meetings to remove…

The High Court’s recent decision in Australian Securities and Investment Commission v King HCA 4 provides some important clarity around the definition of ‘officer’ as…