The real estate industry is increasingly being placed in the spotlight for its potential involvement in illicit financial activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing (albeit inadvertently). In response to these growing concerns, the Australian government has significantly reformed its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime. These changes are designed to make it...

The global cosmetics industry has seen an acceleration of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) throughout 2024 and into early 2025. Shaped by evolving consumer preferences, a heightened focus on sustainability, and technological innovation, the sector’s M&A activity reflects wider trends across global markets. As our director Peter Paradise recently observed in his analysis of legal and...

The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in 2025 is poised for a robust year, building on the momentum of a strong 2024. With dealmakers optimistic amid improving capital markets and a more favourable interest rate environment, legal trends and economic policy—particularly from the United States and China—are playing an outsized role in shaping both...