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HSF appoints new managing partner for finance in Australia, Asia
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has named a new managing partner in Australia and Asia for its finance practice.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024
Sydney-based silk appointed to NSW Supreme Court
Commercial barrister Tim Faulkner SC has been appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of NSW.
THE BAR • Mon, 06 May 2024
2 senior in-house lawyers appointed to Magistrates Court of WA
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed two new magistrates to the Magistrates Court of Western Australia.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 06 May 2024
Trigger warnings for excessive workloads not the answer
Combating the extraordinary workloads that lawyers often must undertake and effective management of workplace health and safety (WHS) matters are headline concerns for ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 May 2024
Drunk emails, misuse of privilege, and ‘misleading’ comments: What’s hot in law this week (29 April–3 May)
This week, Lawyers Weekly hosted its annual Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards, and the nation’s courts and Senate heard some headline-grabbing matters. Here is your ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 03 May 2024
Clyde & Co partner, plus team of 4 lawyers, join Sparke Helmore
National firm Sparke Helmore has added a partner, special counsel, senior associate, associate, and lawyer from global rival Clyde & Co for its specialty lines team
BIG LAW • Fri, 03 May 2024
Finalists for Cyber Security Lawyer of the Year unveiled
Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, Cyber Daily, is pleased to reveal that over 160 finalists have been selected to compete at the prestigious Australian Cyber Security Awards ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 May 2024
JWS hires TMT partner from Bird & Bird
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has moved to bolster its IP and technology team with the appointment of a partner from Bird & Bird, who will be based in its ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 May 2024
Kennedys names 2 new Aussie partners
Global law firm Kennedys has appointed 17 new partners globally, including two Down Under, taking the total number of partners at the firm to 349, twenty-four of whom are ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 May 2024