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Disciplinary proceedings, civil penalties and shifting legal roles: What’s hot in law this week (25–29 Sept)
In a week in which various lawyers faced court for alleged misconduct, critical workplace issues like racism and evolving vocational pathways for young practitioners also ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Voice ‘legally safe’ and ‘will not result in excessive litigation’, says Law Council
The proposed Voice to Parliament is “simple, straightforward, safe and modest”, and lawyers have a duty to ensure people fully understand its implications, says the Law ...
POLITICS • Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Carter Newell promotes 4, hires special counsel
National law firm Carter Newell has elevated four lawyers to more senior roles and appointed a special counsel for its corporate practice.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Partner rejoins Squire Patton Boggs from PwC
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has welcomed back a partner for its global corporate practice, who most recently served as a director in PwC’s Perth legal practice
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Sep 2023
FY23 a year of ‘remarkable comeback’ for Aussie firms
Australian firms have weathered softening demand and rising expenses well, with increases to worked rates likely to continue to rise.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Sep 2023
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