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Salim Mehajer’s sister struck off NSW roll
May 23 2018

Salim Mehajer’s sister struck off NSW roll

The sister of disgraced former deputy mayor of Auburn City Council Salim Mehajer was today removed a...
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Getting to ‘no’ – A guide for lawyers
Lawyers are there to fight for, defend and represent their clients. They master every argument, scen...
May 23 2018
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Defence lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct
A prominent Adelaide defence lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct after making fa...
May 23 2018
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APPOINTMENTS
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May 24 2018
Boutique firm appoints new head of succession and elder law
A Woolloongabba-based practice has hired a new senior lawyer as part of its expansion plans. ...
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Expansion of team, new members
May 22 2018
National firm expands tax team
A national law firm has appointed an experienced tax lawyer as a partner in its Melbourne office. ...
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handshake, businessman, appointment
May 21 2018
Canberra office claims rival talent
A mid-tier firm has announced the appointment of a third partner in Canberra since the start of May....
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ANZAC Day
Anzac Day reflections: Two-up and civic duty
With Anzac Day almost here, we should be aware of where we can legally play Two-up, and also consider the extent of our civic duty, writes Natalia Kamusinski. ...
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Young lawyers
The role of young lawyers in normalising diversity
There are numerous avenues that individuals and institutions can take when promoting diversity in the workplace, writes Natalia Kamusinski.  ...
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Why lawyers should focus on healthy eating at work
Eating healthily in the workplace can have long-standing benefits for lawyers, whereas skipping meals or snacking can adversely impact upon both your health and productiv...
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Top characteristics of high-growth law firms
Apr 26 2018
The legal landscape is evolving at an unprecedented rate, which is being exacerbated by numerous mergers, acquisitions and company restructu...
Small firms: Take your size and own it
May 3 2018
At the end of March, George Beaton posted an article in Remaking Law Firms entitled ‘Mid-market law firm brouhaha’ in which he challen...
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deals
cash, multimillion-dollar capital
May 24 2018
ASX-listed battery developer completes multimillion-dollar capital raising
A national law firm has advised ASX-listed battery developer, Redflow, on its latest capital raisi...
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Solar panels
May 23 2018
NSW central west solar farm receives financial backing
Allens has advised First Solar on the financing of its 87 megawatt Beryl Solar Farm development, whi...
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Acquisition
May 23 2018
MACH Energy advised on acquisition of Mount Pleasant coal mine
A national firm has advised a prominent energy company on its agreement with an international coal c...
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PageUp People advised on its acquisition
May 1 2018
The leading talent management software provider has been bought out by global investment firm Battery Ventures. ...
Money flows for Reece Limited in equity raising
May 11 2018
Reece Limited, Australia’s largest supplier of plumbing and bathroom products, has raised $600 million in equity to help fund the acquisit...
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wig & chamber
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May 23 2018
Legal Aid lawyer appointed to NSW Children’s Court
The current solicitor in charge of the Children’s Legal Service has been named as a new magistrate for NSW Children’s Court. ...
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Director appointment
May 17 2018
PwC partner accepts director appointment for Vic Legal Aid Board
The state government of Victoria has named a new legal aid board director, who has worked at a big four consulting firm for the last 29 year...
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Barrister wig, Vic County Court
May 10 2018
Criminal barrister joins Vic County Court bench
Mandy Fox QC, who was the counsel assisting the coroner for the Bourke Street inquest, is the newest judge to be appointed in Victoria. ...
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May 4 2018
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Prosperity may be fabled to lie somewhere over the rainbow, but forecasters are confidently pointing...
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May 15 2018
Relieving the HR headaches of business owners
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Ushering in the next generation of lawyers: How to host a successful PLT placement
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A diplomatic path: From Queensland to Kabul
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May 17 2018
UQ names new law school head
The University of Queensland has revealed it has appointed a new academic dean and head of school fo...
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Min Jin Lee: From New York lawyer to acclaimed author
The author of New York Times bestseller Pachinko, speaks with Lawyers Weekly about how she quit law ...
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Bakers
May 18 2018
Bakers turns it on for Barangaroo office
For Baker McKenzie, a move to Barangaroo wasn’t without some serious design overhaul.
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Newcastle panel to inspire next generation of lawyers
Members of the profession are invited to hear from three female partners, who will each speak on a panel designed to inspire the up-and-come
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'Enriching, innovative' Race to the Future a hit
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