Boutique poaches director from global
A Melbourne-based firm has announced the appointment of a new director from Herbert Smith Freehills.
SME LAW • Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Hong Kong-listed group acquires Aus pharmaceutical company
Two firms have advised on the acquisition of an Australian pharmaceutical company by a large, dairy production company listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Diversified company sees $200m hybrid offering
An Australian logistics and infrastructure company has been advised on a $200 million hybrid offering.
BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Admission to be made easier for NSW lawyers
NSW Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton has announced a new online service aimed at making it faster and more convenient to admit lawyers in the state.
NEWLAW • Wed, 31 Aug 2016
IP firms complete IPO, commence trading
A holding company that owns two intellectual property firms has completed its IPO, raising in excess of $146 million, and commenced trading on the ASX.
NEWLAW • Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Slater and Gordon head optimistic despite colossal drop
Despite suffering a $1 billion annual loss, Slater and Gordon remains adamant it has a clear strategic focus on the year ahead, with its Australian business set to retain ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Australian gym network acquired
Two firms have advised on the acquisition of one of Australia’s largest health club businesses by a private equity company.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Challenges loom as partners resist change
A new report has revealed partners at medium and large firms are resisting process-improvement initiatives, despite 78 per cent of companies saying there are ample ...
NEWLAW • Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Firm throws support behind Australia’s youth
Lawyers from Corrs Chambers Westgarth have donned their best purple attire to support young people who identify as sexuality and gender diverse.
SME LAW • Mon, 29 Aug 2016
