Sneha Kant
Sneha brings a pragmatic, detail‑driven and commercially minded approach to complex matters, delivering clear and efficient outcomes for clients. Known for her positive, inquisitive and collaborative style, Sneha values strong working relationships and a commitment to continuous learning. Sneha specialises in private M&A, corporate governance, international corporate restructuring, commercial contracting and warranty & indemnity insurance. […]
Tracking pixels and targeted advertising – what they mean for Australian privacy law
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) declared in 2024 that the use of third party tracking pixels on websites was an area of concern and regulatory focus. Investigations commenced later that year and have culminated in two determinations handed down in June 2026 against health service providers Medmate Australia Pty Ltd (Medmate)[1] and […]
Beyond the drag-along: Shareholders’ agreements, constitutions and control in public and private companies
In part one of this series – No shortcuts to control: The Takeovers Panel slams the door on constitutional drag-alongs – we examined the Takeovers Panel’s landmark declaration in Mobile Asset Holdings Ltd, which confirmed that drag-along provisions in a public company constitution give rise to unacceptable circumstances.. That decision raised a broader question: how […]
The ‘Innovative Business CGT Concession’: Government consults on tax treatment for innovative start-ups
Australia’s 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount is set to be removed this week. The Australian Greens have confirmed their support for the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026. This legislation replaces the flat CGT discount with a cost base indexation model and a minimum 30% tax on capital gains accruing from […]
When ‘made for export’ is no defence: OEM manufacturing and trade mark risk for Australian businesses in China
For Australian businesses that manufacture goods in China for export, China’s trade mark landscape has shifted in ways that demand attention. A legal protection many companies once relied upon, the so-called “OEM exception”, can no longer be taken for granted, and the consequences of getting it wrong range from customs seizures and supply chain disruption […]
Annalie Mitchelson
Annalie has over two decades of experience advising corporate taxpayers with a focus on tax litigation, dispute resolution, and R&D tax disputes. Her experience includes acting in complex tax matters involving transfer pricing, anti-avoidance and R&D disputes, and the detailed collation, analysis and presentation of compelling evidence to drive a successful resolution of disputes. Annalie […]
No shortcuts to control: The Takeovers Panel slams the door on constitutional drag-alongs
In a landmark decision, the Takeovers Panel has declared for the first time that drag-along and tag-along provisions proposed for insertion into the constitution of an unlisted public company give rise to unacceptable circumstances due to breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The decision sends a clear signal: Chapter 6 cannot be sidestepped through […]
Transparency in automated decision-making: What regulated entities need to know and do before December 2026
Following reforms to the Privacy Act in 2024, a new privacy policy transparency obligation for automated decision-making (ADM) will commence on 10 December 2026. This transparency obligation requires entities regulated under the Privacy Act to provide information in their privacy policies about the kinds of personal information used and decisions made using ADM, where the […]
Toby Patten
With dual qualifications in law and science, Toby specialises in transactional and advisory intellectual property, information technology and healthcare matters. Toby advises companies ranging from medium to large multinationals on IP and IT licensing and commercialisation arrangements, rights enforcement, and the related application of Australian Consumer Law and privacy laws. Notably during COVID-19, Toby led […]
Federal Budget impact on Employee Share Schemes
Background and proposed changes The changes proposed by the Federal Budget will materially alter how employee incentive arrangements are structured in private companies. Under the Budget measures, it is proposed that the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount will be abolished from 1 July 2027 and replaced with cost base indexation. A minimum 30% tax […]
Hamilton Locke advises Calix Limited on Binding Toll Treatment Agreement with Green360 Technologies
Hamilton Locke was pleased to advise Calix Limited (ASX:CXL) on its Binding Tolling Treatment Agreement with Green360 Technologies (ASX:GT3), supporting the commercial production of calcined clay for low‑carbon cement applications. Under the agreement, Calix will toll‑process up to 30,000 tonnes per annum of calcined clay for use in Green360’s Eco‑Clay product. The agreement follows successful […]
How AI tools are quietly undermining legal professional privilege at the Board level
Legal professional privilege is one of the most fundamental protections available to a client in the legal system. It protects confidential communications between lawyers and their clients from compelled disclosure, and its scope has been refined over centuries of common law. But the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business practice is raising questions […]
