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A busy week to wrap up the working year: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Dec)
The summer break is all but here, but that hasn’t slowed down the news cycle! Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Dec 2023
Tony Britten-Jones’ reflections following 20 years with Piper Alderman
Earlier this month, Tony Britten-Jones celebrated his 20th anniversary with national firm Piper Alderman (nearly nine years of which have been as managing partner)
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
How lawyers can navigate the festive season with less alcohol
Sip smartly: You may be eyeing off the 2023 finishing line and thinking, ‘I’ve got to cut back the booze!’ For lawyers who have been finalising endless deadlines and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
New magistrate named for WA Family Court
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a family law specialist as a magistrate of the state’s Family Court.
THE BAR • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
McCabes adds special counsel from Clyde & Co
National law firm McCabes has appointed a special counsel from BigLaw rival Clyde & Co for its insurance team.
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Where lawyers can go wrong on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a valuable platform for those looking to build their brand, expand their professional network, demonstrate expertise, and engage with current and prospective ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
‘It makes commercial sense’: Are firms missing out on the benefits mediation provides?
Law firms and practitioners could be missing out on significant opportunities if they have limited knowledge in mediation, according to two experts.
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Gadens adds 5 partners
National law firm Gadens has appointed five new partners (spanning multiple practice areas) in recent months, four of whom come from rival practices and one who has been ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Clyde & Co names new insurance partner
Global law firm Clyde & Co has promoted a special counsel to the partnership, effective early 2024.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Dec 2023