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Post COVID-19 M&A - sales by administrators and receivers & managers

As the economy and businesses deal with the challenges and restrictions associated with managing COVID-19, some businesses will survive,...… more

Recognised by Best Lawyers 2021 Edition

The team at Grondal Bruining is proud to have been included in the 13th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia.… more

Release of WA's Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap

The WA government has released its Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap – the first step in its plan to better integrate DER into...… more

Economic Contagion: insolvency but not claims relief

The effects of COVID-19 are yet to play out, but it appears inevitable that there will be a period, perhaps a significant period, of...… more

Recognised as a leading Agribusiness Lawyer in Doyle's

We are proud to announce that Gary Thomas, Managing Principal of Grondal Bruining was included in the recent Doyles list of leading West...… more

Offshore Clean Energy - Proposed Infrastructure Framework - Feedback by 28 February 2020

Feedback is invited on the Australian Government's proposed regulatory framework to enable the development, construction, operation and...… more

What is ‘gross negligence’ anyway?

Commercial and contract managers will often hear their lawyers debate the exclusion of “gross negligence” from contract clauses which...… more

Document retention and destruction: be aware of legal requirements

Document retention is, on its face, a rather dry subject. Nevertheless, it is one of considerable day to day significance for companies...… more

Update: ASX Listing Rules Update - November 2019

This blog explains the key areas of reform proposed by the ASX to the Listing Rules and accompanying guidance notes. … more

Congratulations Superior Gold Inc

Grondal Bruining congratulates Superior Gold Inc. on the closing of a senior secured A$15 million Gold Loan Facility with Auramet.… more

Competition Law in Australia: An Introduction

This blog provides an overview of the objectives and key prohibitions and concepts of competition law in Australia. … more

Grondal Bruining Ranked as a Leading Firm in Energy and Resources - Doyle's Guide 2019

The team at Grondal Bruining is proud to have improved its ranking as one of the leading firms in Energy and Resources in the Doyle's...… more

Rules of contract interpretation: Latin but without limitation…

The purposes and objects to be secured by a contract and the circumstances surrounding the entry into a contract can be highly relevant...… more

A Guide to Commercial Litigation - Published by Grondal Bruining

Grondal Bruining has released "A Guide to Commercial Litigation"​ to provide useful information on the stages of Litigation and its...… more

Dealing with companies in a corporate group & addressing the risks

It is a well-known principle that, upon incorporation, a company is considered a separate legal entity. It acts in its own right and...… more

Introducing Infrastructure Western Australia (IWA)

On 23 July 2019, the Governor appointed Mr John Langoulant AO as chairperson of the board of Infrastructure WA, along with fellow board...… more

Whistleblower Reforms: Mandatory Requirements for Australian Companies

It is important to be aware of the changes to whistleblower legislation which came into effect on 1 July 2019. … more

Rinehart, the High Court and drafting arbitration clauses

In May this year, the High Court delivered its decision in Rinehart & Anor v Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] HCA 13.… more

Why international clients need an Australian law firm

When entering the Australian market for the first time, international clients often consider sourcing their legal support from their...… more

Hot Topic: Social Licence to Operate

An increasingly hot topic is that of ‘social licence to operate’ – being the acceptance of a company’s or industry’s business...… more

Future proofing energy contracts: Clean energy change clauses (Article #3)

In this series, we explore how to future proof energy contracts, to provide maximum protection against unwanted consequences of a...… more

The 2019 WA Arbitration Report

Dean Grondal comments on the 2019 Arbitration Report recently released as part of The WA Arbitration Initiative, with Francis Burt...… more

Demand Side Management, WEM Reforms – Where are we now?

Reforms to WA's Wholesale Electricity Market - Demand Side Management and the WEM - Consequences of the reforms & proposed reforms… more

Navigating payment claims under a construction contract

There is an open question of whether a party can make an application under the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA) (CCA) based on...… more

Future proofing energy contracts: Clean energy change clauses (Article #2)

In this series, we explore how to future proof energy contracts, to provide maximum protection against unwanted consequences of a...… more