Listed construction companies advised on merger
ASX-listed construction companies Global Construction Services and SRG have agreed to terms for a merger between equals to create a new entity.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Jun 2018
Former federal judge, AHRC president named in Queen's Birthday honours list
The Honourable Catherine Branson QC has been appointed a Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday honours list this year
POLITICS • Tue, 12 Jun 2018
Independent digital legal community launching today
Tech start-up Crowd & Co is launching what it dubs the “first independent online community for lawyers”, focused on knowledge, connections, peer support and ...
SME LAW • Tue, 12 Jun 2018
Bain Capital advised on childcare acquisition
International law firm MinterEllison has advised Bain Capital on its acquisition of a childcare business and its various childcare centres.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Jun 2018
Counsel must play role in evolving governance structure
With board directors and corporate officers being portrayed in media and culture as lacking trust and honesty, there is a pressing need to re-evaluate governance ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 Jun 2018
Qld barrister struck off following fraud conviction
A Queensland-based barrister has been removed from the state’s roll in the aftermath of his conviction and sentenced to 3.5 years’ imprisonment for one count of fraud.
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Jun 2018
LCA welcomes parliamentary espionage report
A new bipartisan advisory report on espionage and foreign interference gives hope that legislative amendments are headed in the right direction, according to The Law ...
POLITICS • Mon, 11 Jun 2018
Ongoing support of women leaders needed for diversity, success
Supporting senior female partners in their leadership roles is a crucial, substantive strategy to better achieve gender balance in law firms, according to Ashurst global ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Jun 2018
‘Relevance, resilience and respect’ crucial for barristers
The notions of relevance, resilience and respect are becoming ever more important for barristers moving forward, in a legal profession dealing with disruption and change ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 10 Jun 2018
