Australia’s New AML/CTF Laws Commence on 1 July: We’re Ready to Help
From 1 July 2026, Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime expands significantly. For the first time, many legal services provided by law firms will become designated services under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth). These reforms represent one of the most significant regulatory changes affecting the legal profession in recent years. They introduce new compliance obligations for law firms while bringing Australia more closely into line with international AML/CTF standards. At Adventum Legal, we have been preparing well in advance of commencement. Our systems, processes […]
Convertible Notes, SAFEs and Warrants The Pros, the Cons, and the Pitfalls
Introduction Convertible notes, Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) and warrants are widely used in startup capital raising in Australia, particularly across early and growth-stage funding. Each offers a way to raise capital or provide equity upside without immediately issuing shares, but each operates differently and involves distinct trade-offs. In this article our capital raising lawyers take a practical look at the pros, cons and common pitfalls of each instrument, to help founders and growth-focused businesses assess how they may affect dilution, timing and outcomes as their business grows. Key […]