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Capital Gains Tax Reform 2027: Abolition of the 50% Discount and Introduction of CPI Indexation

Proposed CGT reforms from 1 July 2027 will replace the 50% discount with inflation-adjusted rules, affecting investors with shares, funds, and property assets.

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Negative Gearing Reform 2027: Restrictions on Established Residential Property Investments

From 2027, new restrictions on negative gearing may impact residential property investors, while existing holdings and new builds receive transitional treatment.

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Discretionary Trust Tax Reforms: Preparing for the 2028 Changes

New trust tax rules from 2028 will impose a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, with exemptions for certain entities and a limited restructuring opportunity.

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Case | Rapid Response to Sudden Risk: Successfully Secured a “Prevention + Enforcement” Injunction

Since 2014, the client has operated a Malatang restaurant chain in Australia, growing to 17 stores by March 2025 with strong brand recognition in Sydney. In 2021, the client began collaborating with a business partner to expand further, opening 10 additional stores. Although they exchanged draft agreements on franchising and trademarks, no formal contract was signed before commencing their commercial cooperation.

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Latest Development on Australian Carbon Credit Unit

Recent legislative and regulatory changes to the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) scheme aim to enhance its integrity and efficacy. Key proposals include restructuring emissions reduction methods, improving governance, and ceasing approvals for certain projects like avoided deforestation due to additionality concerns. Moreover, projects at Safeguard facilities will now generate Safeguard Mechanism Credits instead of ACCUs, streamlining carbon abatement efforts.

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Liquidated Damages Clauses in Australian Contract Law: Penalty or Genuine Estimate of Loss?

Liquidated damages clauses play a pivotal role in Australian contract law, offering numerous benefits to contracting parties. However, these clauses must be carefully drafted to avoid being considered a penalty, which would render them unenforceable. This article explores the importance of liquidated damages clauses in Australian contract law, the potential risks associated with them, and best practices for drafting enforceable clauses.

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About YK Law | Yingke Australia

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YK Law Australia is an established Australian commercial law firm advising clients across federal and state jurisdictions. We combine strong local legal capability with extensive experience in cross border matters involving different legal systems, business practices and cultural expectations.

We act for leading Chinese enterprises, including major state owned and privately owned groups, as well as Southeast Asian investors, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals and international investors. Our work covers market entry, investment, business establishment, ongoing operations, project delivery, transactions, regulatory matters and dispute resolution in Australia.

Our advice is shaped by each client’s commercial and practical objectives. Rather than expecting clients to navigate legal complexity, we identify the outcome they seek, explain the available options clearly and develop a practical legal strategy directed towards an effective commercial resolution.

Since 2020, YK Law has worked closely with Yingke and other leading Chinese law firms, including Dentons China and Commerce & Finance Law Offices, to connect their lawyers and clients with appropriate Australian legal expertise and commercial resources. Through our longstanding relationship with Yingke, clients may also access, where appropriate, the resources of its global network of more than 18,000 lawyers. Every Australian matter remains led and managed by lawyers who understand the local legal, regulatory and commercial environment.

Many members of our team studied or practised law in China before developing their careers in Australia. This background enables us to recognise and address issues arising from differences in language, culture and legal systems, and to provide clear, accurate and practical advice in either English or Chinese.

Where required, we can also coordinate tax, accounting, financial, investment and other professional advisers, and connect clients with relevant Australian business resources to support their transactions, investments and projects.

Legal services are available in Mandarin Chinese.(我们可以用中文为您提供法律服务。)

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Business Operations and Compliance

  • Corporate Control and Governance
  • Corporate Debt Restructuring
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Supply Chain
  • Startup Legal Support
  • Labor and Employment Compliance
  • Corporate Responsibility and ESG
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Australia-related Cross-Border Investments

  • FIRB & Foreign Investment Review
  • Financial Services Licensing (AFSL)
  • Real Estate Project Development
  • Australia-related Construction Projects EPC
  • Cross-Border Legal Compliance
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Carbon Neutrality and New Energy
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Asset Management and Protection

  • Family Assets Planning and Implementation
  • Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
  • Investment and Skilled Immigration
  • Succession Planning
  • Wills, Family Trusts and Property Agreements
  • Family Office Services & High Net Worth Advisory
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Litigation Prevention and Dispute Resolution

  • Intellectual Property
  • Commercial and Civil Litigation
  • Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration and ADR
  • Immigration & Administrative Decision Appeal
  • Family Law Disputes
  • White-Collar/Corporate Crime

Yingke Awards

All Awards
  1. ALB 2023

    Ranked 1st on the list of ALB China 30 Largest Law Firms

  2. ALB 2023

    Shipping Law Firm of the Year

  3. ALB 2022

    No.1 among Asia’s 50 Largest Law Firms

  4. ALB 2021

    No.1 among Asia’s 50 Largest Law Firms

  5. ALB 2020

    No.1 among Asia’s 50 Largest Law Firms

  6. ...
  1. 2024

    Listed Regions: Beijing, Guangzhou and Hangzhou

  2. 2023

    Listed Fields: Private wealth management; Shipping

  3. 2022

    Listed Fields: Private wealth management

  4. 2021

    Listed Fields: Private wealth management

  5. 2020

    Listed Fields and Recommended Lawyers on the list

  6. ...
  1. 2024

    Ranked as a recognised law firm in Corporate/Commercial, Shipping, Private wealth management

  2. 2023

    Ranked as a recognised law firm in Corporate/Commercial, Shipping, Private wealth management

  3. 2022

    Ranked as a recognised law firm in Corporate/Commercial, Shipping

  4. 2021

    Listed Fields: Private wealth management

  5. ...
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