Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox
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Welcome to Smarter Lawcast, the official podcast of Hall & Wilcox, a leading independent Australian law firm. We pride ourselves on our Smarter Law approach, where we work with our clients to creatively solve their legal and business challenges. Tune in to be educated and entertained by our experts’ take on topical legal issues.
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Facebook:@HallandWilcox
Instagram:@hallwilcox
https://hallandwilcox.com.au/
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Mitch Stein and Bridget Wall discuss recent prosecutions against health practitioners across various state tribunals and what areas regulators, such as the HCCC, OHO and AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), are focusing on. The most common complaints are around clinical care, inadequate or inappropriate procedures, and communication. Mitch and Bridget discuss what practitioners should have top of mind if they are subject to a disciplinary investigation and why good contemporaneous note-taking is vital.
John Hutchinson is joined by Sevan Gore and Rebecca Gilbert to explore the ins and outs of reverse takeovers and backdoor listings. They clarify what these terms mean, examine a recent example and weigh the pros and cons of this path to listing. A must-listen for those interested in unique capital market strategies.
John Hutchinson is joined by James Morvell and Caitlin Byrne to break down capital raising issue pricing restrictions for listed and unlisted funds. They dive into essential terms like net asset value (NAV), net tangible assets (NTA) and issue pricing for new units and explain applicable restrictions under the Corporations Law and the ASX Listing Rules, including the key differences between listed and unlisted funds. Whether you’re new to fund management or looking for a refresher, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
John Hutchinson is joined by Eden Winokur and Michelle Eastwell to discuss the critical issue of continuous disclosure in the face of cyber incidents. With several high-profile cyber-attacks impacting ASX-listed companies, they unpack the updated Guidance Note 8, the challenges of disclosure and the requirements for listed entities during a cyber breach. They also explore the Australian Cyber Security Bill, focusing on ransom payment notifications. This episode offers essential insights for directors and executives navigating cyber security risks.
Want to know more about the Australian Cyber Security Bill? Read our analysis.
Join John Hutchinson, Deborah Chew and Chris Wright as they dive into the complexities of the critical decisions listed companies face around capital raising when the company needs to obtain shareholder approval to issue equity securities. They explore when shareholder approval is necessary, key approaches to raising capital and the legal considerations under the related party benefits and takeover provisions of the Corporations Act and the separate ASX requirements for issues of equity securities to related parties and substantial shareholders. Tune in for valuable insights into shareholder approvals and understanding the regulatory landscape.
Langton Clarke and Taylor Green discuss independent reviews of AML/CTF programs: what are they and why are they important? They outline a three-tiered approach to take account of risks and cost inefficiencies.
Langton Clarke and Andrew Ong discuss how to deal with high-risk customers, especially politically exposed persons (PEPs), whether or not a business should choose to onboard a high-risk customer and why an AML/CTF program should be specifically tailored to a business and its risk appetite.
Langton Clarke and Elliott Stumm discuss outsourcing AML/CTF obligations, why a business might choose to outsource, who is legally liable if there is a breach of the obligations, and how to manage risks, quality assurance and record keeping.
Langton Clarke and Taylor Green discuss KYC, or knowing your client, under AML/CTF legislation, and the importance of identifying, verifying and authenticating your client by building a client profile. They outline all you need to know about KYC, including how to deal with trust deeds, why a KYC refresh can help avoid exploitation by bad actors, and why cyber security and privacy issues need to be top of mind.
Langton Clarke and Peter Jones discuss the latest reforms and developments in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF). With a new Bill recently tabled in Parliament, they outline the impact of the proposed reforms, including that 90,000 ‘tranche two’ entities are expected to become subject to regulation.
Learn more about HW Funds: https://hallandwilcox.com.au/expertise/sectors/investment-funds/
Todd Bromwich and Frank Hinoporos discuss current tax issues facing globally mobile clients and their advisors. They offer practical guidance on navigating complex cross-border tax scenarios and avoiding costly mistakes, including for tax residency, managing offshore assets and structures and bringing money into Australia.
Want to know more about Section 99B? Watch our on-demand webinar.
Anthony Bradica and Todd Bromwich delve into the intricacies of setting up payroll arrangements correctly. They discuss how to avoid common pitfalls, the costs and processes involved in rectifying wage and superannuation underpayments and provide guidance on navigating these issues. Learn about your obligations and discover proactive steps to ensure compliance.
Frank Hinoporos and Jacqueline McGrath discuss the new Administrative Review Tribunal, which replaces the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal from 14 October 2024, and highlight the key changes practitioners need to be aware of.
Emma Woolley and guest Carly Severino, Director of Community at Australian Communities Foundation, discuss the power and joy of collective giving, why community foundations are a model for giving across the world, the benefits of structured giving and how to democratise structured giving to make it as accessible as possible across Australia.
Australian Communities Foundation is a nationally focused community foundation that connects those who can give with the people and organisations leading the way. It aims to make philanthropy easy and accessible for people from all over Australia.
Emma Woolley and guest Peter Winneke, a generosity and life legacy adviser, discuss how Australia’s philanthropic sector has grown over the past 20 years, the importance of philanthropic role models in developing a strong ‘giving culture’, why families should discuss ‘how much is enough’, ‘how much to leave the kids’ and how family foundations can be a great educational tool for the next generation.
Peter Winneke has more than 20 years’ experience in strategic, impactful giving. His book, Give While You Live: A practical guide to more & better giving in Australia, explores how much is enough, how much to leave the kids, best practice giving, and how it will enhance your purpose and legacy.
Juliet O’Brien and Todd Bromwich discuss charitable trusts and private ancillary funds, their key features and tax benefits, and why clients choose these funds to establish a long-term charitable legacy.
Juliet O’Brien and Todd Bromwich discuss everything you need to know about philanthropy and philanthropic giving, including whether to give during your lifetime or through your estate plan, the most appropriate and tax-savvy structures, and how to establish a ‘living legacy’ that your family may choose to carry on.
Hall & Wilcox partner and co-lead of our healthcare sector group Alison Choy Flannigan chats with Julian Smith and Jill Mason, partners at UK firm Mills & Reeve, about healthcare trends in Australia and the UK, including key issues when entering into the UK market, opportunities for Australian businesses, M&A trends in the healthcare sector, wider NHS and regulatory developments in the UK, and potential growth in the health tech sector.
Hall & Wilcox partner and co-lead of our National healthcare sector group Alison Choy Flannigan chats with James Fry, a partner and head of life sciences at UK firm Mills & Reeve about key trends in life sciences in the UK, Europe and Australia, including the accelerated pace of technology and the associated legal issues it brings, regulatory change in the UK, supply chain issues, ESG issues and developments around AI.
Mark Dunphy and Jacqueline McGrath discuss Australia’s customs system and outline its particular requirements, including permits, the role of customs brokers, recent customs trends, penalties for false statements and why it’s critical to obtain advice about the valuation of goods to be imported.
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