Australia

Australia

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Australia has a flexible and resilient economy, characterised by consistent GDP growth and low government debt by global standards. Its close proximity to Asia’s economic powerhouses and diversified, services-based economy means Australia continues to maintain a promising outlook.

Known for its ease of access and relatively low business set-up costs, Australia is a mature and highly regulated developed economy. Competitive advantages are open to many companies through its plethora of free trade agreements in countries across Asia, South America and the Pacific, as well as the USA and the UK.

As a participant in this nation's growth over the past century, our team continues to serve companies that are ranked in the world's top 2000. Our clients span some of Australia’s key industries including financial institutions; consumer products and services; technology, media and telecommunications; energy; and mining and natural resources.

Our lawyers are repeatedly recognized for their skills and results, and can help you navigate the investment and operating opportunities in Australia, whether you’re looking to grow, protect, operate or finance your business. Global coverage is offered through our collaboration with colleagues across over 80 countries around the world.

For assistance in making a seamless entry into the world’s most consistently performing economy, call on our team at home in Australia.

Recognition

WTR 1000 2025: Dentons’ lawyers among world’s leading trademark professionals

February 3, 2025

The World Trademark Review has highly ranked Dentons in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – the directory recognizing the world’s leading trademark legal services providers and practitioners.

Dentons lawyers recognised in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

January 16, 2025

Dentons has been recognised again in the annual Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide.

Fourteen Dentons lawyers recognised in Chambers and Partners 2025

December 16, 2024

Fifteen Dentons lawyers from Australia and Papua New Guinea have been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide.

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Insights

Giving a company the best opportunity to continue in existence

April 29, 2025

Australia: Part 5.3A and Schedule 2 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) aims to allow a company facing financial difficulty the best opportunity to continue to operate.

New APRA proposal for Boards – Implications for charities and not-for-profit organisations

April 28, 2025

Australia: Imagine this: You are the CEO of a vibrant not-for-profit organisation. One of your directors, who has been a cornerstone of your Board for the past nine years, is beloved by all the staff. This director has been a constant presence at every Board meeting.

Affordable housing contributions: when can a Council require them?

April 24, 2025

Australia: To provide for affordable housing, councils often impose housing affordability contributions as conditions of consent. These conditions require developers to make monetary contributions. For Council to have the authority to impose these contribution conditions, there must be an authorising provision in the local environmental plan.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Dentons IR Insights: Industrial relations update - The latest legal developments in enterprise bargaining, union right of entry and union delegates

May 21, 2025

The industrial relations landscape in Australia has seen some significant changes over the last few years. Join Paul O'Halloran, Partner and Michelle Huang, Solicitor, for a discussion on recent developments in enterprise agreement approvals (and some pitfalls to avoid), as well as a discussion around enhanced union rights and practical implications for the workplace.

Dentons IR Insights: Key developments in Public Sector employment

June 25, 2025

In this webinar, Jackie Hamilton, Partner, explores key decisions and areas of risk impacting upon employment in a public sector environment.

Dentons IR Insights: Accessorial liability for workplace law breaches

July 23, 2025

Paul O’Halloran, Partner, chats with a leading industrial barrister about what it means to be an accessory to workplace laws and tips for defending claims which involve accessories to contraventions under the Fair Work Act.

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Recent Press Releases

Hat Trick of Honors: Dentons lawyers shine nationally in 2026 Best Lawyers in Australia™

April 17, 2025

Dentons is proud to announce that its senior lawyers have been recognised across all three individual award categories in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia^™.

In total, 40 lawyers have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2026 Edition), after being nominated by their peers as leading practitioners in their fields of practice, spanning 39 specialties.

Dentons Tax experts secure victory for S.N.A Group in Federal Court taxation dispute

April 1, 2025

Dentons has successfully acted for the taxpayer, S.N.A Group Pty Ltd, in a dispute in Federal Court of Australia with the Commissioner of Taxation: S.N.A Group Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 240. The legal team, led by Corporate Tax Partner Damien Bourke, along with Senior Associate Natalie Wissa and Lawyer Ryan Steele, achieved a significant ruling in favour of S.N.A Group Pty Ltd.

WTR 1000 2025: Dentons’ lawyers among world’s leading trademark professionals

February 3, 2025

The World Trademark Review has highly ranked Dentons in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – the directory recognizing the world’s leading trademark legal services providers and practitioners.

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