How proposed changes to advice definition could impact lawyers
The proposed change to the advice definition could have consequences for accountants, lawyers, and planners operating in multidisciplinary practices, warns a technical ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
Dreyfus hails MH17 case against Russia
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called Australia’s decision to take legal action against Russia over MH17 a “major step” in the fight for justice.
POLITICS • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
Underwriters advised on Atlas Arteria’s $3.1bn entitlement offer
BigLaw firm Gilbert and Tobin has advised RBC Capital Markets and UBS Securities Australia Limited as underwriters of Atlas Arteria’s $3.1 billion capital raise to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
Banijay Entertainment SAS proposing to acquire Beyond International
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Beyond International Limited on its proposed circa $47.5 million acquisition by Banijay Entertainment SAS.
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
HSF regional managing partner to step down
In an email to all staff, the Herbert Smith Freehills regional managing partner and executive partner for Asia and Australia has announced that he will step away from his ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
Andersen Global, Cornwalls unveil collaboration in Melbourne
International tax and legal practice Andersen Global is expanding its Australian presence by way of a collaboration agreement with growing national firm Cornwalls, for ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Australian Family lawyers to acquire GTC Legal Group, creating major merged entity
Listed national law firm Australian Family Lawyers is acquiring GTC Legal Group Holdings, forming a merged entity that AFL is calling a “seminal moment for the personal ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Oct 2022
‘One of the biggest claims in Australia’s legal history’ filed against Toyota
Proceedings have been filed against Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited for alleged tampering with emissions control systems to improve the performance of diesel ...
THE BAR • Tue, 18 Oct 2022
The Respect at Work Bill could limit access to justice
While the Respect at Work Bill is much-needed, there are potential unintended consequences for complainants seeking access to justice through the courts, writes Mia ...
THE BAR • Tue, 18 Oct 2022
