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With the Peter Warren decision, the ACCC signals it will look closely at local merger dynamics
At the start of June, the ACCC decided to move Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' proposed acquisition of the Wakeling Automotive Group to a Phase 2 merger review under the new mandatory merger control regime.
17 June 2026
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With the Peter Warren decision, the ACCC signals it will look closely at local merger dynamics
At the start of June, the ACCC decided to move Peter Warren Automotive Holdings' proposed acquisition of the Wakeling Automotive Group to a Phase 2 merger review under the new mandatory merger control regime.
17 June 2026
Upcoming Employment Law Changes – July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage will increase to $26.44 per hour (or $1,004.90 per week) and Modern Award rates will increase by 4.75%.
4 June 2026
Quarterly Report: Jan – Mar 2026
Ok, Claude, summarise what CIE Legal got up to in the first quarter of 2026. Too much to fit into one update? We thought so, but we’ve tried our best.
1 June 2026
Federal Budget 2026: What it means for business (beyond the headlines)
The latest Federal Budget doesn’t introduce immediate, headline-grabbing change. Instead, it signals a shift toward a more complex environment for how businesses approach transactions, growth and exits over the next 12–24 months.
19 May 2026
Coles found to have misled consumers with “Down Down” discount advertising
The Federal Court today found that Coles breached the Australian Consumer Law in connection with its "Down Down" promotional program, in proceedings brought by the ACCC.
14 May 2026
CIE Legal celebrates recognition of three lawyers in The Best Lawyers in Australia™
CIE Legal proudly congratulates Jeremy Snow, Peter George, and Raph Goldenberg on their recognition in The Best Lawyers in Australia™. Discover our team's expertise.
23 April 2026
Podcasts
The science of staying power: Building loyalty with Miranda Bliss | Season 2, Episode 4
In this episode of Legally Consumed, our hosts sit down with Miranda Bliss to talk all things loyalty, the art and science of keeping customers coming back.
The “Woolworths decision” | Season 1 | Episode 3
In this episode, Andrew and Ines unpack the implications of the recent Woolworths decision, which challenges the legality of common law set-off clauses in employment contracts.
Flexible working request – Part 2 | Season 1, Episode 2
In the second part of this episode looking at flexible working requests, Andrew and Ines explore how employers should respond to flexible working requests. They highlight the need for evidence when refusing on business grounds, the long-term effects of matters reaching the Fair Work Commission, and the importance of clear communication and written agreements.
Flexible working request – Part 1 | Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode, Andrew and Ines discuss a full-time employee with 2 years tenure, who puts in a flexible working request to work from home 3 days per week. They discuss the steps an employer should take to assess and respond to the request and the types of issues they should consider when deciding how to proceed.
Declining performance and mental health concerns – Part 2 | Season 1, Episode 1
In this episode, Ines and Andrew continue their discussion around ways to manage declining employee performance linked to mental health concerns. They cover the importance of early identification, sensitive handling, and acting with an awareness of legal obligations.
Declining performance and mental health concerns – Part 1 | Season 1, Episode 1
In this episode, Ines and Andrew discuss ways to manage declining employee performance linked to mental health concerns. Exploring a fictional scenario, they cover the importance of early identification, sensitive handling, and acting with an awareness of legal obligations.
Client Stories
Tremendous trust + local expertise delivers strategic acquisition for Arrow Bronze
Arrow Bronze is Australia’s leader in the production and supply of Memorial and Architectural plaques and associated products. When it decided to expand by purchasing Australian business Cameo Memorials, CEO Hymie Jechilevsky turned to CIE Legal for advice.
CIE Legal’s Mo-tivation: Hairy Fundraising and Contract Magic for Movember
So many individuals and organisations are raising funds for men’s health this November and CIE Legal is no exception. Yes, the global phenomenon that is Movember is here again and it’s bigger than ever.
Pragmatism and mutual respect gets landmark deal done for Optimus
CIE Legal represented Optimus Group on its recent acquisition of Autopact in what is a landmark deal for the automotive sector.
New style of advice makes life easier for Ford Australia
We caught up with Rebecca Browne, Senior Legal Counsel at Ford Australia, to understand her impressions of CIE Legal’s style of advice.
Swift and decisive action recovers funds for online retailer
When our client needed assistance in recovering funds from a supplier, they turned to Mark Waters and the team at CIE Legal for help.
Working as an extension of Ford Australia’s in-house team gets the job done
When Ford decided to bring the F-150 pickup truck back to Australia, they turned to RMA Automotive to adapt the vehicles for Australian requirements.
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