Arnold Bloch Leibler

Standing for something is easy until it costs money. Writing in today’s @AFR, corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig explores what @AnthropicAI's prospective IPO can teach corporate Australia about profit, purpose and accountability – and proposes a clearer framework for shareholders to agree when companies should pursue objectives beyond financial returns. Read more: abl.com.au/insights-and-news…

ABL partner Rebecca Zwier featured at the AFR Super & Wealth Summit, joining a panel discussion, ‘The capital gains reset’, hosted by AFR Wealth Editor Joanna Mather. The discussion explored recently announced changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, including considerations around asset valuations, investment allocation strategies and the longer-term implications for property, equities and collectibles. Panel: Rebecca Zwier, John Bongiorno, Michael Fox, Chris Brycki

“There’s no such thing as a stock standard matter.” From merger advice to regulatory disputes, ABL’s Max Ong shares what he enjoys about competition law, how our teams work together and why curiosity and commercial understanding matter. Read the full Q&A: abl.com.au/insights-and-news…

Arnold Bloch Leibler has been named in the first tier of Doyle’s Guide’s tax law firm rankings for 2026, while partners Paul Sokolowski (Head of Tax Practice) and Clint Harding have been recognised as preeminent in the individual tax advisory and tax controversy rankings. Jonathan Ortner, partner, was also recognised as a leading lawyer in the tax advisory and tax controversy rankings. The results reflect the depth of a practice that advises clients on the tax implications of significant transactions and commercial structures and represents them through audits and disputes. Team: Paul Sokolowski, Clint Harding, Jonathan Ortner, Shaun Cartoon, Joey Borensztajn, Mark Leibler AC

Arnold Bloch Leibler lawyers contributed 12,878 hours of pro bono public interest law work in FY26, an average of 75.2 hours per lawyer and more than double the Australian Pro Bono Centre’s voluntary target of 35 hours. Behind the numbers is a longstanding commitment across the firm to use our legal skills for communities and causes that matter, including in particular over the last year Jewish people confronting antisemitism, through our work on the royal commission. Read more about our contribution and the Centre’s latest report: abl.com.au/insights-and-news…

“The government’s statement that more than 90 per cent of active small businesses will not be affected understates the measure’s reach”. ABL tax partner Jonathan Ortner warns in the @australian. Read more: abl.com.au/insights-and-news…

ABL Tax partner Jonathan Ortner writes in today’s AFR that taxpayers may have won the argument in the High Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel only to have parliament impose substantially the same result legislatively. Read more: abl.com.au/insights-and-news…

ABL partner Christine Fleer has been ranked Preeminent in this year’s Doyle’s Guide of Leading High Net Worth Wealth & Succession Planning Lawyers in Victoria. Christine works at the intersection of private client and corporate law, advising individuals and family groups on family offices, estate and business succession planning, family agreements, and complex family disputes. Doyle’s Guide rankings are based on feedback provided by lawyers, clients, and referrers.

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Barwon Investment Partners on its A$291.25 million acquisition of Peninsula Private Hospital, a 350-bed facility operated by Ramsay Health Care. The property will be held by the Barwon Institutional Healthcare Property Fund. Read more: abl.com.au/insights-and-news… Team: Matthew Davies, Ben Chahoud, Victoria Milne

ABL tax partner Shaun Cartoon joined @News24Aust's Business Now this week to discuss the ATO’s pursuit of royalty withholding tax from Big Tech firms operating in Australia and what it could mean for multinationals more broadly. Watch the interview from 5:46 - 12:33: news24.com.au/watch/news-sho… Listen to it on Spotify: open.spotify.com/podcast-cha…

Arnold Bloch Leibler is proud to support and sponsor the 78th International Fiscal Association Congress, taking place in Melbourne from 18–22 October 2026. The Congress will bring together nearly 1,000 leading tax practitioners, policymakers, academics and business representatives from around the world to discuss the most important issues shaping international taxation, including the taxation of royalties and the role of tax in the energy transition. Tax Partner Shaun Cartoon is a member of IFA’s Global Supervisory Board and Secretary of IFA’s Australian Branch. Shaun said: “The IFA Congress is the ‘Olympics of international tax’. It brings together the world’s leading tax experts to exchange ideas, strengthen international connections and tackle the major issues facing the global tax community. We look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world for a stimulating and memorable Congress.” Find out more and register: ifa2026melbourne.com/?utm_na…