Insights

Perspectives on the issues shaping business.

Articles, podcasts and video content from our advisory, tax, legal and restructuring teams across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Written analysis and commentary.

Practical, technically grounded commentary on the matters most relevant to directors and boards.

Tax · 6 min

ATO Debt Compliance in 2026

Director Penalty Notices and the evolving compliance landscape.

Restructuring · 8 min

Safe Harbour in Practice

How s 588GA is being used by directors navigating distress.

IP · 5 min

Trade Mark Strategy in Australia

Protecting brand assets in a first-to-use jurisdiction.

Restructuring · 10 min

Voluntary Administration: A Practical Guide

Understanding VA and DOCA outcomes.

Tax · 7 min

R&D Tax Incentive Review

Building defensible R&D claims.

Restructuring · 6 min

Corporate Restructuring Trends

Observations from large SMEs and ASX-listed engagements.

Briefings and explainers.

Short-form video content covering the issues directors most commonly ask about.

5:12

Video

CEO Briefing: Distress Signals

Five-minute briefing on early warning signs.

7:48

Video

Responding to a DPN

The 21-day response window explained.

6:24

Video

CFO Advisory: Beyond Compliance

How hands-on CFO advisory differs.

8:15

Video

Trade Mark Strategy

Australia’s first-to-use regime.

The Director’s Guardian.

Partners and senior advisors in conversation on the most consequential issues facing Australian directors.

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Podcast · 28 min

Inside Safe Harbour

James Leslie-Watt on how s 588GA works in practice.

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02

Podcast · 32 min

The Director’s Guardian

Paniz Vatankhah on when to call independent counsel.

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03

Podcast · 25 min

R&D Tax in the Crosshairs

Peter Sprekos on AusIndustry reviews.

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04

Podcast · 35 min

ATO Debt Recovery

The ATO’s new recovery posture.

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05

Podcast · 30 min

SBR Explained

A walk-through of Part 5.3B.

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06

Podcast · 27 min

When Liquidators Cannot Act

Independent counsel for directors.

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