Risk Management: When is a Buy-Sell Agreement Useful?
Do you own a business with one or more individuals? Is your family involved in the business? It is probably safe to assume that you want the business to continue…
Risk Management: When is a Buy-Sell Agreement Useful?
Mexico’s CFE Launches 24 Energy Infrastructure Tenders worth US$10bn
Mexico’s state utility CFE, has launched tenders for 24 electricity and natural gas infrastructure projects worth US$9.8bn, including eight pipelines, one combined cycle and one geothermal power station, two wind…
METS Practical Advice: Licence Agreements
The intellectual property and technology belonging to Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) businesses will often be their most valuable assets. It is not at all uncommon for an entire…
Australian Foreign Investment Reforms Overview
New Australian foreign investment rules came into force on 1 December 2015 following the passage of the Government’s Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015. These reforms represent the most significant…
Work Health Safety Act – Legal Requirements and Opportunities for METS and Mining Companies
The mining industry has seen a number of exciting technological developments over the past few years. Over the last 12 months, our team has traveled extensively between Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney,…
METS Practical Advice: Protecting IP in an Employment Contract
We often speak with clients to reinforce the importance of having good practices in place to protect their intellectual property. Particularly for METS companies, where their IP will often be…
Shareholders’ Agreements – Key Considerations for METS
Over the last few years, there has been an increasing amount of start-ups working on solutions for the mining industry. We have traveled extensively these past 12 months between Brisbane, Melbourne,…
Data Protection for METS Companies – A Practical Guide
Over the past few years, the risks associated with data security and protection have increased exponentially. In today’s age, data security and protection is a crucial aspect of running a…
Data Protection for METS Companies – Responding to a Breach
In some of our recent blog posts, we have discussed the need for METS companies to have data protection plans in place, and how METS companies can prepare a response…
Data Protection for METS Companies – Preparing a Response Plan
In previous blog posts, we have discussed the importance for Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies to increase their data protection methods and awareness. For a full discussion on…