3 silks appointed to Qld District Court
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has named three “exceptional” King’s counsel as judges of the District Court of Queensland.
THE BAR • Mon, 18 Sep 2023
Cornwalls adds Dentons special counsel as new partner
National law firm Cornwalls has appointed a Chinese-speaking partner for its property law team, who most recently served as a special counsel at global firm Dentons.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Sep 2023
Clifford Chance adds partner from HSF
International law firm Clifford Chance has appointed a senior real estate and infrastructure partner from BigLaw rival Herbert Smith Freehills for its Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Sep 2023
The business case for kindness in law
A kinder approach to the practice of law doesn’t mean trading commercial objectives for empathy. As a group of lawyers (together with industry backers) is advocating, a ...
SME LAW • Wed, 13 Sep 2023
Lander & Rogers appoints partner from PwC
National law firm Lander & Rogers has moved to strengthen its renewable energy and infrastructure with the appointment of a director from PwC Australia as its newest ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Sep 2023
Tips for surviving clerkship rejection (from those who have survived)
Not getting a seasonal clerkship does not have to mark the end of the road for those looking at a career in commercial law.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Sep 2023
1 in 2 Aussie law firms not ready to handle a cyber incident
A study by Australia’s peak legal practice management body and a prominent cyber security firm has revealed the level of cyber threat being faced by law firms
SME LAW • Tue, 12 Sep 2023
The GC’s role as businesses pursue profitability
Pursuing and maintaining profitability has been significantly elevated as a priority for businesses across the country, while maintaining appropriate corporate culture is ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Sep 2023
Shift names new GC
Australian credit and payment platforms provider Shift has appointed a general counsel – a newly created role at the company.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Sep 2023
