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Corrs Chambers Westgarth
About Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. With more than 185 years of history and a talented and diverse team of over 1,500 people, we pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. Our fundamental ambition is the success of our clients, and this is reflected in everything we do. We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in our region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes. We are the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations, with our people consistently recognised for providing outstanding client service and delivering exceptional results.
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Signals from Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Research & Knowledge
Corrs Chambers Westgarth published an article by partner Arvind Dixit, head of technology, media and telecommunications James North, special counsel Emily Cravigan and associate Lachlan Dowling examining new transparency obligations for automated decision-making for superannuation funds from December
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Presence & Recognition
Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner Andrew Lumsden, head of intellectual property Eugenia Kolivos and head of technology, media and telecommunications James North explored key governance questions directors should be asking to ensure AI supports informed decision-making, effective risk management and clear accountability
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Presence & Recognition
Corrs Chambers Westgarth hosted a lunchtime briefing in Sydney exploring key legal and regulatory developments affecting Australia's pharmaceutical sector, led by subject matter experts Odette Gourley, Angelina Lagana, Chris Pagent, and Mark McCowan.
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Research & Knowledge
Corrs Chambers Westgarth published a report by Jo Dodd, James North, Ian Reynolds, Steven Rice, Jack Matthews, and Rachael Rozengurt exploring the regulators' latest guidance on frontier AI risks and directors' duties.
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People
Corrs Chambers Westgarth held a Senior Associate training session in Melbourne over three days.
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Research & Knowledge
Corrs Chambers Westgarth published a new exposure draft legislation for the second and most substantive tranche of Privacy Act reforms proposing changes to foundational privacy obligations for Australian organisations.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Warburg Pincus on the proposed acquisition of Commercial Credit Holdings Limited, the holding company of CreditorWatch, by way of a scheme of arrangement led by head of corporate Sandy Mak and partner Adam Foreman.
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Research & Knowledge
Corrs Chambers Westgarth published a research paper examining governance challenges faced by nominee directors in consortium-owned entities, authored by Andrew Lumsden, Mark Wilks, Shabarika Ajitkumar, Riccardo Casali, and Tim Gordon.
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Presence & Recognition
Corrs Chambers Westgarth hosted the inaugural Fund Finance Association Australia Forum in Sydney last week.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Warburg Pincus LLC and its affiliates on the expansion of their partnership with Kio Investment Management and the establishment of a new expanded venture with additional capital commitments led by partner Adam Foreman, special counsel Marina Pappas, and senior associate Ronnie Duan.
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