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KWM partner joins HFW as special counsel
John Canning, who served for over two decades as a partner at King & Wood Mallesons, has joined global rival HFW in its Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Former Hogan Lovells partner joins Baker McKenzie
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has moved to strengthen its banking and finance ranks with the hire of a Sydney-based partner, who most recently served at BigLaw rival ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025
How GCs can prepare for Trump’s regulatory changes
Ahead of the second Trump presidency, there are numerous steps that general counsel whose businesses deal in or with the United States should be taking, says one research ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Jan 2025
Moray & Agnew promotes 17
National law firm Moray & Agnew recently unveiled its promotions for the new year, with 17 lawyers being elevated to more senior roles, including one to the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Why Bird & Bird is eyeing Adelaide as part of its growth strategy
While global businesses may see the biggest capital cities as the natural locations for expansion, BigLaw player Bird & Bird is taking a “different strategic view”, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Danny Gilbert appointed to RBA governance board
The chair and co-founder of one of Australia’s biggest law firms has been appointed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers to a five-year term on the new governance board for the ...
POLITICS • Mon, 16 Dec 2024
KWM adds 6 partners, a strategic counsel, and 12 lawyers from Corrs
Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has swelled its employment relations and safety practice significantly, with the appointment of 19 professionals, including six ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Dec 2024
HWL Ebsworth promotes 43
National law firm HWL Ebsworth is finishing the year with dozens of promotions, elevating 43 lawyers to more senior roles.
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Sexual harassment class actions filed against BHP, Rio Tinto
Offensive language and behaviour, pranks, and pregnancy discrimination are all featured in proceedings filed against mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto, with a class action ...
THE BAR • Wed, 11 Dec 2024