Shadow directors and controlling stakeholders: A comparative law perspective title
Under the newest revised Chinese Company Law, 'shadow director' has been added as one of the specific weapons to the arsenal to control the controlling shareholders in the business companies. However, when this regime was enacted by drawing lessons from UK and other common law jurisdictions, it has characteristics in context of Chinese law, and it should be enforced by the courts with caution.
ANU Law students win 2023 Kirby Contract Law Moot Competition title
Teamwork, advocacy and sharp legal minds have guided four law students from The Australian National University (ANU) to victory at the 11th annual Kirby Contract Law Moot Competition hosted at Victoria University in Melbourne.
Reforms of Small Business Insolvency in Australia and India title
On the 24 September 2020, the Australian Government announced changes to Australia’s insolvency framework to better serve Australian small businesses, their creditors and their employees. The changes introduced new processes suitable for small businesses, reducing complexity, time and costs for small businesses. Effective from 1 January 2021, these are the most significant reforms to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years as part of the economic recovery plan to help business and protect jobs, which draw on key features from Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States.
What I wish I'd known in my first year: insights from the Hon Mark Livesey title
Join Justice Mark Livesey, President of the Court of Appeal of South Australia, as he shares practical wisdom gained from his career and imparts valuable skills to help you navigate your law degree.
Mooting masterclass: the Hon Justice Mark Livesey title
Aspiring advocates, seasoned and novice mooters, and anyone else curious about life at Bar and Bench are welcomed to a special guest talk from Justice Mark Livesey, President of the Court of Appeal of South Australia. Students are encouraged to ask questions about mooting, advocacy, judicial practice, and any other elements of legal professional life.
About the judge
The Hon Justice Mark Livesey was appointed to the Supreme Court and to the new Court of Appeal of South Australia on 28 January 2020.
Conversations with the Hon Justice Mark Livesey title
The ANU Visiting Judges program presents Conversations with the Hon Justice Mark Livesey, an opportunity for aspiring legal professionals to interact with a renowned jurist outside the formal confines of a courtroom.
Curiosity and the law: Katelyn’s quest for learning from Canberra to Oxford title
Like many high school students, Katelyn Ewart (BA, LLB (Hons) ’16) was unsure about what she wanted to study at university. Her interests were diverse; she was fascinated by international relations, enjoyed working with people and was drawn to solving complex problems.
Law careers in the Lion City: Meet Janine Wan title
Since graduating from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law and returning to her hometown of Singapore, Janine Wan (LLB (Hons) '19) has found her law studies to be instrumental in shaping her career.
ANU Law student ambassador Andre Kwok, currently on exchange at the National University of Singapore, sat down with Janine to reflect on her journey from the halls of ANU to the bustling streets of the Lion City as part of a four-part blog series focusing on law careers in the Asia-Pacific.
By Andre Kwok (student ambassador)
Conversation with the author: Professor Andrew Schwartz title
Join us for a conversation with Professor Andrew Schwartz (University of Colorado), author of Investment Crowdfunding (Oxford University Press).