Nuix names new GC and company secretary
Listed global software company Nuix (ASX: NXL) has named Ilona Meyer as its general counsel and company secretary, effective as of 22 August 2022.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 01 Aug 2022
‘Lawyers aren’t paid to be smart’: College of Law unveils plain language guide
National PLT provider the College of Law has unveiled an educational plain language guide to support the profession’s client service delivery and bolster practitioner ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Aug 2022
‘This attack should never have occurred’: A-G drops High Court challenge seeking power to deport First Nations people
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC has withdrawn the High Court challenge to a recent ruling that Aboriginal people are not “aliens” under the constitution and, ...
THE BAR • Sun, 31 Jul 2022
Wotton + Kearney enters Canberra market with team from Sparke Helmore
International law firm Wotton + Kearney has opened its eighth office across Australia and New Zealand, after appointing an insurance team from fellow BigLaw firm Sparke ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Foreign banks continuing to expand presence in Australia
According to a new report from a BigLaw firm, many foreign banks are still increasing their balance sheet presences in Australia, despite another year of disruption.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Australian market ‘continues to show increased curiosity for dispute finance’
Following a “transformative” refinancing of its debt facilities, a global litigation funder says it is “well placed” to meet client needs for capital in an evolving ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Qld-based family bus business sold
National law firm Piper Alderman has advised on the sale of a business transportation business in Bundaberg, Queensland.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Winners revealed for 7th Partner of the Year Awards
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Commonwealth Bank are thrilled to unveil the winners of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Jul 2022
Can employers, like NRL clubs, direct players in contradiction to their beliefs?
The brouhaha over a Pride jersey, unveiled by rugby league franchise Manly Sea Eagles, gives rise to questions around whether or not employees can be directed to act in ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Jul 2022
