Corporate Law prompts for Australian lawyers
These prompts are designed for AU corporate practitioners handling private and public M&A, capital raisings, governance, and board advisory work. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.
A curated library of 25 AI prompts for Australian corporate lawyers. Each prompt is grounded in the Corporations Act 2001, ASX Listing Rules, and current Takeovers Panel and Federal Court authority. Use them with Quillio for M&A, equity capital markets, and governance work.
Research prompts (5)
Research directors' duties on a transaction
Research the current application of directors' duties under sections 180-184 to [transaction type]. Cover the business judgment rule and recent Federal Court authority.
Research the 20% takeovers rule
Research the application of the 20% rule in section 606 of the Corporations Act. Cover exceptions in section 611 and recent Takeovers Panel decisions.
Research related-party transaction approval
Research the requirements for related-party transactions under Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act. Cover the exceptions and the shareholder approval process.
Research scheme of arrangement vs takeover
Compare schemes of arrangement and takeover bids as transaction structures. Cover thresholds, process, timing, and recent court practice on scheme approvals.
Research insider trading exceptions
Research the insider trading prohibition in section 1043A and the available exceptions. Cover the Chinese Walls defence and the own intentions exception.
Drafting prompts (5)
Draft a share sale agreement
Draft a share sale agreement for [business type]. Seller: [details]. Buyer: [details]. Price: [$amount]. Include warranties, indemnities, completion accounts, and a restraint.
Draft a shareholders agreement
Draft a shareholders agreement for [company]. Shareholders: [details]. Include reserved matters, tag-along/drag-along, pre-emptive rights, and dispute resolution.
Draft board resolutions for a capital raise
Draft board resolutions to approve a [placement/SPP/rights issue]. Company: [details]. Offer: [details]. Include compliance with Chapter 2H, the ASX Listing Rules, and any required cleansing notice.
Draft a scheme implementation deed summary
Draft the key terms summary for a scheme implementation deed. Bidder: [details]. Target: [details]. Consideration: [details]. Include conditions precedent and exclusivity.
Draft an ASX announcement template
Draft an ASX announcement for [event type]. Company: [details]. Facts: [details]. Ensure compliance with Listing Rule 3.1 continuous disclosure obligations.
Review prompts (5)
Review a due diligence report
Review this legal due diligence report for [target]. Summarise the key findings, identify any deal-breakers, and propose contract protections for each material issue.
Review a company constitution
Review this company constitution against the replaceable rules in the Corporations Act. Identify any unusual provisions, tax-sensitive items, and any provisions that conflict with a proposed shareholders agreement.
Review a draft scheme booklet
Review this scheme of arrangement booklet for disclosure adequacy. Check directors' recommendation, independent expert's report, and risks section against ASIC Regulatory Guide 60.
Review an independent expert's report
Review this independent expert's report prepared for a section 611 approval. Assess whether it meets the fair and reasonable test and the ASIC RG 111 requirements.
Review a non-disclosure agreement
Review this confidentiality agreement before commencing due diligence. Flag any provisions that expose the client to standstill, exclusivity, or unusual liability.
Client comms prompts (5)
Explain directors' duties
Draft a plain-English explanation of directors' duties for a newly appointed director. Cover sections 180-184, conflicts of interest, and the business judgment rule.
Explain an M&A process
Draft a plain-English explanation of an M&A process for a private company sale, including typical stages, documents, and timelines.
Explain continuous disclosure
Draft a plain-English explanation of continuous disclosure obligations under Listing Rule 3.1 for a listed company director, including exceptions and timing.
Explain a capital raising choice
Draft a plain-English letter explaining the options for raising equity capital, including placements, rights issues, SPPs, and their respective advantages.
Explain a shareholders agreement
Draft a plain-English summary of the key provisions in the shareholders agreement for a founder. Cover reserved matters, transfer restrictions, and exit mechanics.
Strategy prompts (5)
Strategy for a hostile bid defence
Develop a defence strategy for a target facing an unsolicited takeover bid. Facts: [details]. Consider board messaging, frustrating action limits, and engagement tactics.
Strategy for a competitive sale process
Develop a strategy for running a competitive sale process for [business]. Consider auction structure, bidder qualification, and deal certainty features.
Strategy for a board investigation
Develop a strategy for a board investigation into [issue]. Facts: [details]. Consider independence, privilege, reporting obligations, and continuous disclosure.
Strategy for managing a shareholder activist
Develop a strategy for managing a shareholder activist campaign. Facts: [details]. Consider engagement, AGM procedure, and section 249D requisitions.
Strategy for cross-border M&A
Develop a strategy for a cross-border M&A transaction involving [jurisdictions]. Consider FIRB, competition approvals, and governing law issues.
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