By Brad Vinning and Ruby Mackenzie-Harris WHAT IS CRYPTOCURRENCY USED FOR? There are plenty of uses of cryptocurrencies, many of which have nothing to do with the sordid affairs of the dark web. Cryptocurrency can be used for purchases in the real world, as a...
The New Digital Era: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and ICOs – Part 1
By Brad Vinning and Ruby Mackenzie-Harris Now that cryptocurrency mania is all over social media, and even entering mainstream media content, most people will have heard of “Bitcoin”. Bitcoin is a form of “cryptocurrency”, an entirely digital form of currency the...
Peer to Peer Lending: A Threat to Traditional Lending or Innovative Competition?
As published in CK Momentum Issue 9 (Click here to download) In this article, we look at Peer to Peer (“P2P”) lending, and explore what it is, its pros and cons and how it is regulated in Australia. WHAT IS IT? P2P lending has been heralded as the “Uber” of finance....
Anteo Diagnostics
As published in CK Momentum Issue 9 (Click here to download) John Toigo and Kate Gardner in our Corporate Team, recently acted as the Australian lawyers for Anteo Diagnostics Limited (ASX:ADO), an Australian listed biotech company, in its acquisition of 100% of...
PPSR UPDATE: Serial Numbered Goods
WELCOME CHANGES TO THE PPSA COMMENCE TOMORROW Up until now, leases or bailments of certain serial numbered goods (such as motor vehicles) for a term of 90 days or more were deemed to give rise to security interests under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)...
The Art of Deception
As published in CK Momentum Issue 5 (Click here to download) In a case that put the spotlight on the artistic world, the New South Wales Supreme Court has found the auction house Christie’s liable for misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct under...
Its Taking Off! Australia’s Startup Economy
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Cloud based tech companies, scalability and disruptive technology. Small, agile startups rushing to innovate and find a gap in the market. It is activity on a scale that has never been seen before. The...
Fintech Hub Stone & Chalk Experience Overwhelming Demand
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Stone & Chalk describes itself as “an independent, not for profit Fintech hub whose overarching objective is to help foster and accelerate the development of world leading Fintech startups”. Before it...
Employee Share Scheme Reform Finally Here!
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Legislation has finally passed both houses of Parliament to improve the taxation treatment of Employee Share Schemes (“ESS”) and in particular provide some concessions to startups looking to implement an...
Its Taking Off! Australia’s Startup Economy
As pubished in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Cloud based tech companies, scalability and disruptive technology. Small, agile startups rushing to innovate and find a gap in the market. It is activity on a scale that has never been seen before. The way...
Fintech Hub Stone & Chalk Experience Overwhelming Demand
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Stone & Chalk describes itself as “an independent, not for profit Fintech hub whose overarching objective is to help foster and accelerate the development of world leading Fintech startups”. Before it...
Employee Share Scheme Reform Finally Here!
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Legislation has finally passed both houses of Parliament to improve the taxation treatment of Employee Share Schemes (“ESS”) and in particular provide some concessions to startups looking to implement an...