What a Starmer government could mean for Aussie lawyers
Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party have won the UK general election, securing a widely predicted wipeout victory over Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Here’s what ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jul 2024
Fired lawyers and dismissed defamation proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 July)
A new financial year is upon us, but the news cycle hasn’t slowed down. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Jul 2024
Dreyfus: ‘We will not abandon’ push for MH17 justice
The federal Attorney-General has reiterated Australia’s commitment to justice for MH17 as the 10th anniversary of its downing approaches.
POLITICS • Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Russell Kennedy promotes 19, including 3 to principal
National law firm Russell Kennedy is the latest BigLaw practice to unveil a promotions round, with three joining its principal ranks and 16 other lawyers being elevated ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Whiplash injury outcomes: No longer simply biomechanics
The traditional approach to whiplash-associated disorder is now being challenged by a more holistic assessment, with implications for legal professionals, writes Dr Lisa ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Addisons promotes 9, including 3 to partner
Sydney-based firm Addisons has grown its partnership by three and appointed two new special counsel, one senior foreign lawyer, and three new senior associates.
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Swaab elevates 5
Sydney-based firm Swaab has named two new special counsel, a new senior associate, and two new associates.
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jul 2024
DLA Piper promotes 13
Global law firm DLA Piper has elevated 13 professionals Down Under, as the firm makes senior promotion appointments globally.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Is Australia’s M&A market rebounding?
After a subdued three years, the M&A market in Australia may be shifting as interest rates look set to ease, write James Halliday and Liann Chan.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024
