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Tales of a lawyer in Saudi Arabia
Life as a lawyer in Saudi Arabia can be a little daunting, writes Hyder Gulam, but it's a valuable experience if you know what to expect Following a stint working as a lawyer in Riyadh, the capital ... [more]
When religion meets the law: Shariah law in Australia
There’s a growing market for lawyers with expertise in Islamic banking and finance, but just what place can Shariah law have in Australia? To some Westerners, the term Shariah law conjures up some ... [more]
Dubai's lure a lesson in resilience
Dubai's once relentless growth has been halted, but its resilience during the current financial storm may see a more sophisticated economy emerge, writes Angela Priestley. While the legal markets of ... [more]
China's dealmakers express caution
Have Chinese investors grown weary of opportunities in the Australian resources sector following collapsed deals and allegations against Rio Tinto employees? As Stern Hu - the Australian Rio Tinto employee ... [more]
 
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SPECIAL REPORTS

LW500: Once upon a billable hour
Much has changed in the profession since Lawyers Weekly published its first issue on 9 June 2000, but then plenty of things have stayed the same. Angela Priestley looks back over those early years In the ... [more]
LW500 The legal industry in 2000: Crunching the numbers
Then and now -- we take a look back at the stats and figures from 2000 to see how far the industry has come in a decade. More reflections on a decade of legal news: >> Once upon a billable hour: ... [more]
LW500 Then & Now: Turning the page on firm websites
The early days of Lawyers Weekly provided plenty of commentary on the initial attempts by law firms at website design. Thankfully, law firms now turn to experts for help... We revisit some early reviews ... [more]
Election 2010 The Shadow Minister: Greg Hunt
Shadow minister and former Mallesons clerk, Greg Hunt The Liberal Party runs through the veins of Greg Hunt. The shadow minister for climate action, environment and heritage has been the member for Flinders ... [more]
 
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PROFILES

Firm Profile: IP fuels expansion for Perth's Wrays Lawyers
Although only 14 months old, Perth-based Wrays Lawyers has already established itself as a leading intellectual property firm, with further expansion on the cards. Affiliated with Wrays Patent and Trade ... [more]
Just Desserts: Masterchef's Adam Liaw
For lawyer and MasterChef winner Adam Liaw, life was never going to be ordinary. He speaks to Claire Chaffey. To most Australians, Adam Liaw needs no introduction. Over the past few months, the Adelaide ... [more]
Legal Leaders: Daring to be different - Marque Lawyers' Michael Bradley
Boredom, dissatisfaction and a belief that there had to be a better way to practice law led Michael Bradley, managing partner of Marque Lawyers, to create his own legal nirvana. He speaks to Claire Chaffey ... [more]
Game on: Commonwealth Games legal director Stuart Corbishley
For Commonwealth Games legal director Stuart Corbishley, clear career aspirations and a whole lot of hard work led to a stint in one of the world's craziest cities. Claire Chaffey reports. When Stuart ... [more]
 
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