The intricacies surrounding foreign private equity investment into Australia remains a central focus area for regulatory bodies including the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). International private equity funds should be cognisant of the ATO’s concern when considering investing in Australia and addressing these concerns proactively is crucial. How can international private equity funds navigate these complexities in Australia?

Audit preparedness is not just a defensive strategy; it's an integral part of a successful and resilient business. By adopting proactive measures, businesses can not only minimize the risks associated with sales and use tax audits but also create a foundation for sustainable growth. In a world where compliance is paramount, being audit-ready is a strategic advantage that fosters trust with tax authorities, investors and customers alike.

A&M experts Louis De Olden, John Zuk and Eric Dritz discuss strategic segmentation as a means to maximize product usage and value, ultimately driving retention and cross-sell opportunities.

The private equity landscape is evolving rapidly. Discover how leading firms are rewriting the value creation playbook to thrive in this new era.

Over 60 Hong Kong-listed firms, including key players in real estate, construction, and energy, faced trading suspensions on April 2, 2024, for missing the March 31 deadline to disclose their 2023 financial results. Featured in a recent HK Lawyer article, Alvarez & Marsal experts Frankie Leung and Lucia Lu provide crucial strategies to help these companies navigate the crisis and avoid delisting.

In this article we discuss the use of artificial intelligence in e-Discovery.

The international tax landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by the rapid digitalisation of the global economy. In response to the challenges posed by highly mobile, intangible-heavy business models, the OECD has spearheaded the development of a comprehensive solution known as the Two-Pillar approach.

As economies evolve and businesses adopt the use disruptive technologies to drive commercial value, tax regimes have been playing catch up in how to apply indirect taxes to services consumed domestically that have been supplied from nonresident entities abroad.

This article explores the vulnerabilities of Large Language Models to malicious exploitation through training data poisoning and prompt injection, highlighting their potential for spreading misinformation and compromising system integrity. A&MPLIFY offers expertise in generative AI and cybersecurity to assist organizations in addressing these challenges and fortifying their machine learning models.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointments of James Guyton, Frank Orlowski and Rena Rosenberg, as Managing Directors within its rapidly expanding Life Sciences (LS) business unit.

Private equity (PE)-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well positioned to take advantage of major disruptions in the offshoring industry - but what shared services models work best for PE-owned SMEs?

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024 was introduced on 5 June 2024.

While GenAI offers compelling capabilities in content creation, interaction and exploratory analysis, its performance and cost-effectiveness diminish in certain scenarios, especially where precision, predictability and computational efficiency are paramount. Understanding the limitations of GenAI is crucial for maximizing its potential while mitigating inherent risks.

This article was first featured in GIR as part of the ‘Europe, Middle East and Africa Investigations Review 2024’ co-authored by A&M Senior Director Kallia Gavela and Bernitsas Law Partner Christos Paraskevopoulos.