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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

ASIC has released a new Regulatory Guide on sustainability reporting.  Regulatory Guide 280: Sustainability Reporting (RG 280) provides comprehensive guidance for entities required to produce sustainability reports, including climate-related financial data, under Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act 2001. See our update for the latest information on sustainability reporting and how we can assist you in navigating these new requirements: https://lnkd.in/gGEXE4qj Author: Paul Schoff

Infrastructure doesn’t just drive economic activity – it shapes how we live, work, and connect. It facilitates trade, supports critical services like healthcare and education, and is central to implementing the decarbonisation agenda. Australia faces significant challenges in securing the capital needed to meet its future infrastructure goals. Rising pressure on public sector borrowing, and resulting project delays and cancellations are slowing momentum across the infrastructure industry.   Sentiments towards Public- Private partnerships (PPPs) have struggled with common issues and disputes, further hindered by a widespread lack of understanding of the model.    Explore the next steps for infrastructure capital management, revealed in the latest Infrastructure Horizons report: https://lnkd.in/gESxeNBh   Contributor: Owen Cooper  #InfrastructureHorizons25 #Infrastructure

Benefit sharing is garnering momentum as a best practice model for community and traditional owner involvement for major projects.    In this article, Joshua Dellios uncovers what benefit sharing is and its importance for project developers, in light of current trends both internationally and within Australia.    Find out more https://lnkd.in/gk2_iKGC