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At LK, staying ahead of legal and regulatory developments is integral to how we serve our clients. On these pages you will find clear analysis of emerging legislation, caselaw, and industry trends, with timely, practical guidance to help organisations navigate complexity with confidence.

Mediation Reimagined: from Box-Ticking to Business Strategy

The power of mediation lies in using it to resolve disputes efficiently while preserving business relationships and controlling costs. If approached as merely a box-ticking exercise on the path to…

Interaction Between Secured Creditors’ Set-Off Rights and Priority Employee Claims in Australia

A recent Australian decision has provided valuable clarity on the interaction between secured creditors’ statutory set-off rights under section 553C of the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the…

Maximising Recovery in Construction Disputes Through Litigation Funding

Sharing the risk of litigation funding allows parties to receive funding for their disputes by way of a non-recourse capital investment from a third party, typically in return for a share of any…

Is Artificial Intelligence the New Junior Lawyer?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise and streamline the way we practice law. Complete the work of a junior associate in minutes, whispers Thomson Reuters’ CoCounsel. Get the legal…

Raising a shield against increased threats to critical infrastructure – SOCI Act amendments take effect

The Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Act 2024 (Cth) (SOCI Amendment Act) has taken effect, bringing with it important amendments…

Directors’ Duties in the Cyber Age: Navigating ASIC’s Expectations and Minimising Risk

Australia’s corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), has set its sights on companies that lack adequate cybersecurity preventions and protections. Company…

New SOCI Rules Go Live – Changes for Data Storage Systems and Telco Assets

In our previous article here, we examined the six key changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) (SOCI Act) heralded by the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other…

Recovery of Third Party Funding Costs in Litigation and Arbitration

An externally funded plaintiff will, if successful, inevitably be required to make some payment to the funder whether by way of funder’s commission, premium under an insurance policy, or other…

Australia’s Defence Industry: A Series on the Current Landscape

Examining what lies ahead for the existing legal and regulatory landscape underpinning Australia’s defence industry.

Outfoxxing Doxxing: Privacy Changes Ahead

The Australian Government has announced that it will bring forward legislation this year to tackle the growing issue of doxxing.

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