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Our Tax team has prepared a wrap up on the key developments for corporate and private groups to navigate the tax landscape in 2025. Discover our team’s insights for the upcoming year below. - Corporate Tax outlook: https://lnkd.in/gyBmuiNm - Private group outlook: https://lnkd.in/ghyTqY6D Tax team: Mark Leibler AC, Joey Borensztajn AM, Shaun Cartoon, Clint Harding, Jonathan Ortner, Paul Sokolowski, Greg Judd, George Bassil CA, Micaela Bernfield, Andrew Spierings, Tim Graham, Caroline Conan-Davies, Eileen L., Danielle Ou and Dean Jarvis

On behalf of the partners and staff at Arnold Bloch Leibler, we wish you and your family a restful holiday season and a happy, healthy and peaceful 2025.

Arnold Bloch Leibler is proud to launch the 2024 Annual Progress Report on our Indigenous Solidarity Statement of Commitment. This report upholds our ongoing commitment to solidarity with First Nations Peoples. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the work and activities we’ve undertaken this year, assess our progress against our 2024 priorities, and set our focus for 2025. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gs8fMsfn

Victoria’s vacant residential land tax (VRLT) will undergo significant changes, including expanded exemptions for holiday homes and trust-held properties. In this article, our Tax team breaks down what these updates mean for property owners and advisors, and the key compliance dates to keep in mind. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gsp9VuKs

Congratulations to our lawyers who have been listed in this year’s Chambers Asia Pacific Guide. We thank all of our clients and industry colleagues who were involved in the referee process. Read more about the rankings here: https://lnkd.in/g9VGmDAE Joey Borensztajn AM, Gia Cari, Bridgid Cowling, Christine Fleer, Susanna Ford, Kevin Frawley, Ken Gray, Clint Harding, Elyse Hilton, Jeremy Leibler, Mark Leibler AC, Ben Mahoney, Zaven Mardirossian, Tyrone Mccarthy, Jonathan Milner, John Mitchell, Ross Paterson, Michael Repse, Peter Seidel, Genevieve Sexton, Stephen Sharp, Paul Sokolowski, Jason van Grieken, Jonathan Wenig, Leon Zwier

Mount Scopus Memorial College has secured a 7.5-hectare site at Caulfield Racecourse for its cutting-edge new campus. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZpd8-qC ABL team: Dorian Henneron, Jeremy Lanzer, Joey Borensztajn AM, Lucy Eastoe, Tamsen Kempster & Lana Silber

In this Client Spotlight, we chat with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. From one school garden to over 1000 programs nationwide, the Foundation has transformed how children learn about food, health, and sustainability. Read about their journey and vision for the future: https://lnkd.in/gi48uGur

Meet Molly Scott, a lawyer in our Dispute Resolution team in Melbourne. Read about her practice below. ❔What areas do you specialise in? I work on a broad range of matters, including regulatory investigations, royal commissions, trusts and estates disputes, shareholder disputes, class actions and contractual disputes. Since joining ABL, I’ve developed a keen interest in trust and estate disputes. ABL’s expertise in this area is unrivalled, so we are often challenged with complex private structure cases that seem intractable at first instance. ❔Tell us about some standout matters you've been involved in. I’m extremely proud to have worked with Giant Steps, a school which supports children and families affected by autism, and one of ABL’s many pro bono clients. We offered support in relation to the expansion of the school, a renovation which involved highly complex planning law aspects and negotiations with various stakeholders. Another matter that demonstrates the complex, engaging and newsworthy work that ABL’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation team does, has been representing Milklab manufacturer, Noumi Limited, in a long-running class action commenced by Deloitte in the Supreme Court which has recently reached an agreement to settle. ❔What drew you to ABL? I joined ABL as a law graduate in 2020 as I knew it would provide me with the best opportunity to gain hands-on experience and intimate exposure to complex legal work. At ABL, every team member, regardless of level, plays an integral role. From early on in my career, I felt I was really able to contribute. I am not just observing – I am actively involved in the strategy and management of matters. From day one, my contributions have been valued by the partners in the team, who have encouraged a collaborative culture of sharing ideas on strategy and legal issues. This environment has allowed me to develop the confidence and skills that I needed to progress in my career and enjoy the work I do. ❔Can you tell us about the ABL Pride initiative? I am one of the Chairs of the ABL Pride Committee, an initiative I am deeply proud of. ABL encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work and ABL Pride is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the LGBTIQA+ community and their allies. Since I’ve been at ABL, I’ve been involved in organising a range of initiatives, including LGBTIQA+ training and education and a range of fantastic events. The event I’m most proud of was an inter-firm mixer held on IDAHOBIT. The event was thoughtfully curated by the team to provide entertainment which represented the voices of the trans community and reflected the seriousness of the day and its message. It featured a speech on behalf of the TGD Film festival which highlighted the important advocacy work they do, and a cabaret performance by Mama Alto’s which included reflections by her on transphobia, the meaning of IDAHOBIT and importance of celebrating it.

We’re thrilled to announce that Eileen Liu has been recognised as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards in the tax category. A huge congratulations to Eileen! Read more about her nomination here: https://lnkd.in/gjVqfn38 Eileen L. #LawyersWeekly #TaxLaw #30under30

We are proud to support AMPLIFY in its mission to create lasting social impact and drive meaningful change. The work they are doing to empower communities and shape the future is truly inspiring. We encourage you to get involved and make a difference. Read our interview with AMPLIFY to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gbDKKhZy