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ASIC cracking down on licensees who fail to lodge financial statements and auditor's reports

Australian Financial Services licensees who have failed to lodge their financial statements and auditor reports are currently on ASIC’s radar. read more >

Delay to Introduction of Personal Property Securities Reforms

We recently wrote about the introduction of a new personal property securities regime which was due to commence in October 2011. read more >

Major Shake-Up of Personal Property Securities Law

The new Personal Property Securities regime (due to commence in October 2011) is widely regarded as one of the biggest legislative reforms since the introduction of the GST. read more >

Changes to Trust Taxation Laws

The Tax Laws Amendment (2011 Measures No. 5) Act 2011 came into force on 29 June 2011 and now apply to the administration of trusts. read more >

Recent Firm Promotions

Clarendon Lawyers is delighted to announce that Dan Mackay, Lauree Blair and Robert Josephs have been promoted to Senior Associate, effective 1 July 2011. read more >

Clarendon Lawyers nominated for the 2011 ALB Laws Awards - Melbourne Law Firm of the Year

Clarendon Lawyers is delighted to have been recognised once again as a finalist in the ALB Melbourne Law Firm of the Year award category. The firm’s second nomination for this award in as many years is a testament to its ongoing success. An extract from a recent ALB Magazine article highlighting our achievement is available. read more >

Spotlight on Compliance - Electronic disclosure issues

At the recent ASFA National Super Compliance Summit MARK BLAND of Clarendon Lawyers presented a spotlight on compliance, focusing in particular on Electronic disclosure issues. read more >

Clarendon Lawyers act on sale of RetailMeNot.com

Clarendon Lawyers recently assisted Stateless Systems in its sale of the market leading coupon website, RetailMeNot.com to Austin based, WhaleShark Media. read more >

Willmott Growers Group

Clarendon Lawyers acts for the Willmott Growers Group, an Incorporated Association (WGG) read more >

Differentiation through professional client engagement

JUNE SMITH from Argyle Partnership Lawyers and MARK BLAND from Clarendon Lawyers explain how managing client expectations through the engagement process can head off problems later. read more >

Friday Partners Lunch: MIS Roundtable

An audio webcast featuring Mark Bland discussing managed investment schemes and FSR regulation. read more >

CP 104 Submission on ASIC’s consultation paper on Internet Discussion Sites

Clarendon Lawyers makes submission on ASIC’s consultation paper on Internet Discussion Sites read more >