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Addisons | Deal News | Addisons advises four agribusinesses on strategic merger with ASX-listed Duxton Farms to create scale agricultural portfolio Addisons has acted as legal adviser to four Australian private companies on their merger by inter-conditional schemes of arrangement with Duxton Farms Ltd (ASX:DBF). Duxton Walnuts, Duxton Dried Fruits, Duxton Orchards and Duxton Bees operate agribusinesses in the walnuts, dried fruits, apples and apiary sectors respectively. All were private companies operating independently. Duxton Farms is an owner and operator of a portfolio of agricultural assets. Through the merger, Duxton Farms acquired all four agribusinesses simultaneously and has expanded the scale and scope of its portfolio to create a diversified agribusiness player with over $298 million in gross assets, 180,000 hectares of land in five states and territories, and 32,000 megalitres of water entitlements. A uniquely complex transaction effected by way of inter-conditional schemes of arrangement, each merger company required approvals from shareholders and the Federal Court of Australia. The Addisons team advising Duxton was led by Partners Daniel Goldberg and Li-Jean Chew, with Hayden Martin, Cathy Tran and other members of Addisons’ Agribusiness team. Partner Daniel Goldberg congratulated the parties on their recent merger, “Addisons was delighted to act as legal advisers to these growing agribusinesses, enabling them to deliver shareholders enhanced scale and diversification. We wish the merged group every success in the future. Media Release: https://lnkd.in/g8rf8TWn Addisons Agribusiness: https://lnkd.in/gpzh6cJp #addisons #agribusiness #investedinclientsuccsss

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Addisons Insight | Fair Work Commission Rules in Favour of Westpac Employee’s Full-Time WFH Request The Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of a Westpac employee’s request to work remotely on a full-time basis. The decision of Chandler v Westpac not only sets the tone for flexible working requests going forward but also highlights the importance of employers following the strict procedure under the Fair Work Act 2009 when responding to these requests. In this Insight, Addisons’ Employment & Workplace Relations team summarise the key reasons for the FWC’s decision and the takeaways for employers. https://lnkd.in/gw3-kPhB #addisons #employmentlaw

Webinar | The latest employment law updates every business needs to know Keeping pace with Australia’s evolving employment law landscape is essential for every employer. Recent Fair Work amendments and the Federal Court’s decision in Fair Work Ombudsman v Woolworths Group Limited; Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd have significant implications for how businesses manage pay compliance, record keeping, and contractual set-off clauses. To support employers in understanding these developments, Addisons Partner, Brigid Clark, will join Seed HR Director, Esther Colman (CAHRI), for a Bonus Episode of the Seed HR Small Business Mastery Webinar Series on Tuesday, 11 November at 12:30 PM. This complimentary lunchtime session will provide practical guidance on: • The implications of the Woolworths and Coles decision for contractual set-off clauses. • Redeployment and safety obligations in redundancy processes. • Recent amendments to the Fair Work Act concerning penalty rates and overtime. • Key compliance priorities for employers heading into 2026. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions live, gaining direct insight from both a legal and HR perspective. Tuesday 11 November 12:30–1:30 PM | Online Lunch & Learn Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkQ_CFcP #EmploymentLaw #FairWork #LegalUpdate

Addisons Career Opportunity | Assistant Accountant | Shared Services Addisons is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is CPA or CA qualified (or currently pursuing certification) to expand their technical knowledge and build their experience in a respected and reputable law firm environment. In this role, you’ll contribute to the smooth running of our financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting. You’ll work within a supportive, collaborative team that values precision, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Click to find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gjkB2Y2K #addisons #legalcareers

Addisons Insight | Kmart Australia breaches the Privacy Act 1988 with its unlawful use of facial recognition technology Australia’s Privacy Commissioner recently determined that Kmart Australia Limited’s use of facial recognition technology in 28 stores between June 2020 and July 2022 unlawfully interfered with individuals’ privacy under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). In Addisons’ latest Insight, Special Counsel Cate Sendall and Partner Donna Short cover the key legal issues. https://lnkd.in/gjyJT3t7 #addisons #privacylaw

Addisons Insight | Click to cancel: subscription traps under fire In Addisons latest Insight, Partner Renee Shipp and Solicitor Lucy Raffel explain what your business can do to prepare for Treasury’s proposed reforms which will make cancelling subscriptions as simple as sign-up, reshaping how businesses engage with consumers. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gPKkQCcn #addisons

Addisons Insight | Supreme Court of Queensland clarifies scope of employer liability for third party conduct, including defamatory statements In Habermann v Cook Shire Council, Justice Henry of the Supreme Court of Queensland found that an employer’s duty of care to its employees extends to the conduct of third parties where that conduct poses a foreseeable risk of psychiatric injury to an employee. This includes the publication of defamatory statements about the employee. In this Insight, we explore the court’s reasoning, and the steps that need to be taken by employers to discharge this duty. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpd2Hjcm If you have any questions regarding the duty of care owed by employers to their employees, please contact a member of the Addisons Employment & Workplace Relations team: Brigid Clark, Martin O'Connor, Brandon Chakty : https://lnkd.in/gziuvDVx

Addisons Career Opportunity | Solicitor | Commercial Litigation & Insolvency We are seeking a motivated Solicitor with 5-7 years post-admission experience who has a strong commitment to commercial litigation & insolvency to join our practice on a full-time basis. Work with senior lawyers on a wide range of disputes - corporate, commercial, shareholder, and deceased-estate matters - as well as formal insolvencies and restructuring across diverse industries. Strong drafting, research, and communication skills - and a collaborative, client-focused approach - are essential. Click to find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gAMpNiKt #addisons #solicitor #commerciallitigation #insolvency #experiencedlawyers #legalcareers

Addisons Insight | Shared Pie, Bigger Pie: Making ESOPs work for your startup With most startups looking to manage cash flow while still offering competitive remuneration, an employee share option plan (ESOP) offers startups a method for attracting and retaining employees and other personnel by providing them with equity. In Addisons latest Insight Partner Rebecca Dooley and Solicitor Navneet Gantasala outline some of the issues of which startups need to be aware when implementing and operating an ESOP. #addisons