When Governance Goes Wrong: What Pacific Boards Can Learn from ASIC v Bekier
By Dirk Heinz, Angela Ipara and Amy Ridge Earlier this year, the Federal Court of Australia delivered its judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bekier (Liability Judgment) [2026] FCA 196 (Bekier) a decision widely described as the most important directors’ duties case in over a decade. On 9 July 2026, Pacific Legal Network hosted a webinar exploring the decision and its implications for directors, executives and officers operating across the Pacific
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Pacific Bar Review - Big D’s Waterfront, Betio, Kiribati
On possibly the thinnest of island strips in the boundless expanse of the Pacific Ocean, there’s barely enough room to swing a bonito.
Jun 29
Pacific Legal Network strengthens Papua New Guinea capability as regional demand accelerates
Pacific Legal Network strengthens Papua New Guinea capability as regional demand accelerates
May 12
Star Entertainment director duties: Key lessons for boards and executives from ASIC v Bekier
Regulators continue to focus closely on the conduct of boards and senior management during periods of heightened compliance and reputational risk.
May 5
Status of Building Codes in the Pacific
The construction of robust and resilient infrastructure in Pacific Island nations is becoming increasingly important, particularly as they face greater disaster risk due to climate change.
Apr 30
