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‘They will thank me in the long run’ does not excuse a breach of duty: UK Supreme Court confirms standard of conduct required of individual dissenting directors
When directors disagree about how best to serve their company’s best interests, can a single director unilaterally and covertly pursue their preferred approach because they honestly believe it is the right one? …
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Bennett at Dowerin Machinery Field Days 2026
Continuing our long-standing commitment to Western Australia’s agricultural community as Major Sponsor. Bennett was pleased to return to the Dowerin Machinery Field Days (DMFD) this year, continuing our long-standing commitment as Major …
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When a subpoena meets an arbitration: Lessons from Brackenridge v AT Brine & Sons Pty Ltd
Picture this: a private arbitration is underway between homeowners and their builder. The homeowners issue a subpoena requiring a third party to produce a wide range of project documents. That third party …
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Bennett announces pro bono partnership with Consumer Credit Legal Service WA
Bennett is pleased to announce its new pro bono partnership with Consumer Credit Legal Service WA (CCLSWA), a community legal centre providing free, confidential legal advice and support to Western Australians experiencing …
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“Somebody get these beggars out of here!” – FCA grants extended site blocking orders to protect The Odyssey from online piracy
This article was first published in the August 2026 edition of the Law Society of Western Australia’s Brief digital journal. The now trending and viral quote from Robert Pattinson’s Antinous in Christopher …
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Bennett Hosts WiDA, “Meet the Future, Meet the Leader”, Connecting the Next Generation of Defence Leaders
As part of our ongoing partnership with the Women in Defence Association (WiDA) as a Bronze Partner, Bennett was delighted to host WiDA WA’s Meet the Future, Meet the Leader member event …
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ESG in Australia: Understanding Legal Developments and Navigating Emerging Trends
Principal, Dalitso Banda, Senior Associate Jessica Wulff-Byrne, Associate Reid Thornett, and the Bennett team recently contributed to the International ESG and Sustainable Finance Review 2026/27, providing key details into Australia’s evolving ESG regulatory framework and …
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Bennett Briefing: Intergenerational Wealth in a Changing Fiscal Landscape
Bennett was pleased to welcome more than 70 clients, colleagues and industry contacts to our latest Bennett Briefing, held on Thursday 23 July 2026. The session explored Intergenerational Wealth in a Changing …
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Bennett strengthens commitment to diversity through Women in Defence Association sponsorship
Bennett is delighted to announce its partnership with Women in Defence Association (WiDA) as a Bronze Tier Sponsor, reinforcing the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting diversity, leadership and inclusion across Western Australia’s …
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Media Mention: Australian Financial Review
Bennett’s Founding Principal, Martin Bennett and Managing Principal Nathan Ebbs were recently mentioned in the Australian Financial Review article, “The Fight for the Family Farm Is Now Splitting Heirs”, written by WA …
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