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MinterEllison has once again been recognised in the Lawyers Weekly Top Attraction Firms 2024-25, retaining our #2 spot. Interested in joining us? Explore what a future at MinterEllison could look like and find out what makes us Uniquely ME: https://lnkd.in/gJhHSvnN

Attention law students!    Want to know more about life at Minters and our clerkship recruitment process? Don't miss out on our upcoming Meet ME webinar series.    🌟 Meet the Juniors - Join us as our Junior Lawyers share their experiences as Clerks and what life is really like as a Junior Lawyer at MinterEllison.  ⭐ Meet the Recruiters - Hear from our Early Careers team as they share valuable insights into the Clerkship recruitment process and what makes candidates stand out.    Register for the sessions now to learn from the best and put your best foot forward:    Register for Meet the Juniors – 14 May https://lnkd.in/ge-Hx8a9 Register for Meet the Recruiters – 28 May https://lnkd.in/gkBPxRkT #LawStudents #CareerTips #clerkships 

"AI agent-based attacks are becoming increasingly more common...in the next few years, I envisage we will see the majority of cyberattacks being agent-based." These are some of the insights shared by Shannon Sedgwick, MinterEllison's National Cyber Security Practice Lead, with The Australian Financial Review (AFR) today.     In the piece, Shannon highlights the double-edged nature of AI: while it has become a critical tool in the hacker's arsenal, it also presents significant opportunities for cybersecurity defence strategies. “We have been working with organisations for some time employing AI-based tooling to conduct data mapping, identifying both structured and unstructured data in a target environment to determine both its criticality to the organisation and the sensitivity from a privacy perspective,” Shannon says.    As AI continues to redefine the cyber battleground, the race is on to harness this powerful technology for good.     Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5TMwfR9

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MinterEllison is proud to have advised on Wee Hur's A$1.6 billion sale of its purpose-built student accommodation portfolio to Greystar, showcasing our team's expertise in managing complex, high-value transactions. The deal, led by Partner Wissam Abwi, along with Senior Associate Hannah Dixon, highlights our capability in navigating intricate deals involving stake sales and reinvestments within the Australian market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4R7RQkZ

We're thrilled that MinterEllison has been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Asia-Pacific, including Most Innovative Law Firm in Asia-Pacific (headquartered outside of Asia Pacific). This recognition is a testament to our firm's commitment to excellence, collaboration, and a culture that fosters curiosity. Shortlists include: ⭐ Innovative lawyers in sustainability ⭐ Innovation in business operations ⭐ Innovative lawyers in responsible business ⭐ Innovation in training and development ⭐ Intrapreneur ⭐ Most Innovative Law Firm in Asia-Pacific (Headquartered outside of Asia Pacific) Stay tuned for the results on 15 May 2025 at the awards ceremony in Hong Kong. Read more about our shortlisted categories here: https://lnkd.in/grH2rPfv

MinterEllison is thrilled to have hosted a special event for FACCI - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland featuring François Xavier Bonnaillie, CCO of Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee. Facilitated by Special Counsel Steven Grant, with Partner Sian Keast in attendance, the event set the stage for an important discussion on how Brisbane, Queensland and Australia can leverage this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, from procurement and partnerships to long-term economic impact. With extensive experience as Paris 2024's Senior Director of Partnerships and Licensing, and a global commercial and marketing career spanning more than three decades, François-Xavier shared profound insights into the intricate landscape of international marketing and commercial strategies. The discussion enriched attendees’ thinking on opportunities for collaboration ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane in 2032. Special thanks go to FACCI and Myriam ROBILLARD.

In the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship, the structure of a social enterprise is a key foundational decision with ongoing governance, funding and growth implications. In this article we unpack the components to be considered when determining a social enterprise structure to equip the enterprise for sustainable growth and success: https://lnkd.in/gG-wVUE2 Authors: Keith Rovers and Charlotte Wylie

The Aged Care Act 2024 introduces major reforms, including new regulations, funding changes, and quality standards. We review the known elements and uncertainties as providers prepare for implementation on 1 July, 2025. Find out more. https://lnkd.in/gdFn3Qy8 Authors: Penelope Eden, Jonna-Susan Mathiessen, Emma J.

Our workplace experts Kristy Edser , Jennifer Bourke and Sara McRostie explore the Federal Parliament's newly passed gender equality targets scheme in the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) Act. Organisations with 500 or more workers will now need to set and improve upon targets and actionable goals designed to improve gender equality and move toward equal remuneration over a three-year period. Learn more about the recent changes: https://lnkd.in/gr7x9mCa #Genderequality #workplace