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Shine Lawyers acquires boutique class action firm
National personal injury firm Shine Lawyers has acquired a boutique class actions firm that it says makes it the “second largest player” by number of cases in Australia
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Oct 2018
Allens launches 5th Reconciliation Action Plan
Global law firm Allens has “renewed its commitment to reconciliation” with the launch of its new RAP, with targets including at least 15 per cent of all pro bono matters ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Oct 2018
Thomson Geer to acquire Kemp Strang
National firm Thomson Geer is acquiring Australian mid-tier firm Kemp Strang, assuming all of its assets and all but three of its partners.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Oct 2018
‘Practising law is a true reflection of ourselves’
Lawyers Weekly spoke to a lawyer who says both his Greek heritage and Indigenous roots has given him strength and foresight to build his own legal practice, even if it ...
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Oct 2018
New Federal Court judge appointed
Attorney-General Christian Porter has announced a barrister as a new judicial appointment for the Federal Court of Australia.
POLITICS • Wed, 03 Oct 2018
10 key justice issues must be addressed in Vic election, says LIV
Major political parties need to outline to all Victorians how they intend to address a myriad issues confronting the legal profession and the broader community in the ...
POLITICS • Wed, 03 Oct 2018
Kurri Kurri Aluminium Smelter site sold
Renewable energy business Norsk Hydro ASA has been advised on the sale of its 2,000 hectare Aluminium Smelter site in Kurri Kurri, NSW.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Oct 2018
Turning targets into quotas may be necessary for equality at the bar
The bar is not currently attracting its fair share of the best and brightest lawyers, and thus a change in direction on the question of gender could be needed, according ...
POLITICS • Tue, 02 Oct 2018
How can blockchain help drive sustainable energy?
Much has been said about blockchain technology upending legal services, but it also has the potential to help combat climate change, according to a law academic.
NEWLAW • Tue, 02 Oct 2018