Hamilton Locke Partner Mark Schneider Features in Lawyers Weekly
Hamilton Locke Partner Mark Schneider features in Lawyers Weekly on the implications of the recent judgment handed down by the NSW Supreme Court in Kennedy Civil Contracting Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) v Richard Crookes Construction Pty Ltd. The NSW Supreme Court decision confirmed that the Security of Payment Act is available to entities in administration […]
Hamilton Locke Lawyers Recognised as Rising Stars by Australasian Lawyer
Hamilton Locke’s Michael Jefferies, Glenjon Aligiannis and Mai Dang have been recognised as Rising Stars by leading legal news source, Australasian Lawyer, for their high level of achievement and demonstration of leadership amongst their peers. The Rising Stars report showcases young legal professionals that demonstrate leadership and achievement in the early stages of their careers. […]
ASIC Takes Action Against TerraCom and its Executives for Alleged Breaches of Whistleblower Laws; A Case Note on ASIC v TerraCom & Ors.
Background to Whistleblower Provisions The primary aim of the whistleblower protection regime under Part 9.4AAA of the Corporations Act is to encourage reporting of corporate misconduct without fear of retaliation or victimisation. In particular, where an ‘eligible whistleblower’ makes a ‘disclosure regarding a disclosable matter’ to an ‘eligible recipient’, the whistleblower is entitled to various […]
