Automation is bringing out the best in Australian legal teams
Many law professionals see opportunities to work smarter, freeing up valuable time that can be reinvested into providing more strategic business advice. Technology must ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
Are lawyers choosing boutiques over BigLaw firms?
The past year saw a sharp rise in firms competing for legal talent, with sought-after candidates having particular reasons for opting to work at smaller outfits.
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
PEXA completes acquisition of remortgage processing firm
Australia-headquartered digital property exchange platform PEXA has finalised its acquisition of British property and remortgage law firm Optima Legal.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Reflections on the newly passed Respect at Work Bill
One wonders whether the Respect at Work Bill’s scope will be adopted across industries with equanimity, writes Dani Salinger.
POLITICS • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
14 new King’s counsel named in Qld
The Governor of Queensland has approved the appointment of 14 new King’s counsel in the Sunshine State, following recommendations from the state’s Chief Justice.
THE BAR • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
ASIC proceedings against CBA dismissed by Federal Court
The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the corporate regulator alleging that Commonwealth Bank of Australia had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct ...
THE BAR • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
Corporate Carbon undertakes ‘innovative’ ACCU financing
National law firm Piper Alderman has advised Corporate Carbon Group on an innovative Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) financing deal.
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
IFM Investors acquires controlling interest in PRP Diagnostic Imaging
Global law firm Allens has advised institutional investment manager IFM Investors on its acquisition, together with UniSuper, of a controlling interest in PRP Diagnostic ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
Hazelbrook Legal names new partner
Award-winning boutique practice Hazelbrook Legal has made its first internal promotion to the firm’s partnership.
SME LAW • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
