Taxpayer’s Alert – Managed Investment Trusts: How does it affect you?
Conflicting announcements relating to the Managed Investment Trust (MIT) regime have created uncertainty. We explore the announced changes and the impact for foreign investors. Need to know: Recent proposed legislative amendments and the introduction of Taxpayer Alert TA 2025/1 have resulted in significant uncertainty in relation to the MIT withholding regime to captive MITs. Given […]
Hamilton Locke advises Navinci Global Markets in relation to the acquisition and financing of the flight simulation business from the administrators of Rex Airlines
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have acted for Navinci Global Markets (Navinci) in relation to the acquisition of a flight simulation business from the administrators of Rex Airlines. The team also acted on the financing of the acquisition provided by Privity Credit. This transaction will facilitate a strategic move by Navinci to position itself as […]
High Court ruling on Pafburn tests the foundations of construction industry
In a much anticipated decision for the construction industry, the High Court has confirmed that the duty of developers and head contractors is not apportionable under the Design and Building Practitioners Act. So where does this leave developers in the midst of a housing crisis? Pafburn Pty Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No […]
ASIC releases its discussion paper on the rise and rise of private capital
Reporting, valuations, and regulation of private markets are under focus. This Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released its discussion paper ‘Australia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets’. This follows the taskforce established by ASIC in 2024 to explore the need for additional regulation in private markets. The […]
Real Estate Markets Quarterly – Summer 2025
As summer comes to a close, we bring you the latest edition of our Real Estate Markets Quarterly! This issue is filled with insights on the evolving legal frameworks shaping the future of real estate, interviews with industry experts who are leading the charge in innovation and reflections on the economic shifts shedding light on […]
New ruling on rent review caps will have knock-on effects for tenants and landlords
On 20 December 2024, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its decision in ALDI Foods Pty Ltd v Northcote Shopping Centre Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 799 where it found that rent review caps do not contravene section 35(2) of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic). In doing so, the Supreme Court overruled a previous order […]
Money does grow on trees: the forestry rights and carbon credits investment opportunity (and the legal considerations investors need to know)
In 2025, the buzzwords for diversifying income streams sound straight out of a sci-fi novel: crypto, share portfolios, and the ever-elusive metaverse. These concepts, while seemingly just a click away, often leave the average person scratching their head. How do you even begin to wrap your mind around a virtual token being worth as much […]
Landlords take note: Queensland’s rental laws are changing
New tenancy rules are once again on the horizon for landlords. From 1 May 2025, the reformed Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act (Qld) introduces further updates that landlords and providers in Queensland will need to be across. We break down the changes and what you can do to stay compliant. Need to know New Queensland rental […]
Do your diligence: recent case timely reminder for contamination warranties and disclosure obligations
The recent NSW Court of Appeal case, 191 Bells Pty Ltd v WJ & HL Crittle Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 221, is a reminder that buyers should actively seek specific information from sellers during the due diligence process. Sellers do not have a positive obligation to ‘guess and disclose’ what may be relevant for a […]
Yours or mine: Who bears the onus of proving unreasonableness in failure to mitigate arguments between builders and owners?
Buildings often have issues that arise once the building is completed. These issues are commonly identified as “defects”, and often require work to ensure that they are rectified. When approaching this common scenario, often the most cost-effective way to have the issues rectified is to have the party (the builder), fix the issues. But what […]
Proposed changes to Victoria’s Security of Payment Act set to revolutionise the State’s construction industry
It’s been a long wait, but proposed changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (SOPA) will finally align Victoria with other legislation around the country. Anticipated for early 2025, the changes will create a more predictable and fair payment system for the state’s construction sector, and potentially set the stage for improving […]
Sophie Uhlhorn
Sophie is a highly skilled disputes lawyer known for strategically navigating complex commercial disputes, including regulatory investigations and enforcement, class actions, commissions and inquiries, and contractual disputes. With an impressive record of representing clients in some of Australia’s most notable criminal and civil competition prosecutions, she stands as a highly sought-after legal expert. Sophie is […]
