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Maddocks appoints IP special counsel from Ashurst
National law firm Maddocks has moved to grow its national trademarks and brand protection practice by hiring a special counsel from BigLaw rival Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Landers senior associate joins CE Family Law as special counsel
A Melbourne-based boutique practice has hired a new special counsel, who comes across from BigLaw practice Lander & Rogers and brings a “wealth of experience and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Feb 2024
OAIC to open investigation into HWL Ebsworth hack
The Australian information commissioner is launching an investigation into the personal information handling practices of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers following the data breach ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Ashurst adds litigation partner from Corrs
Global law firm Ashurst appointed a second new partner this month, this time hiring Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s head of gender equality as a new partner for its commercial ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Clayton Utz partner to join KWM’s ERS team
International law firm King & Wood Mallesons has appointed an industrial relations and employment law partner from BigLaw rival Clayton Utz.
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Former UniSuper GC joins G+T as partner
A senior in-house counsel is set to join BigLaw firm Gilbert + Tobin as a partner, leading its superannuation team.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Pinsent Masons launches Australian WHS practice with team from Sparke Helmore
Global law firm Pinsent Masons has continued to expand its multi-service offering, adding a WHS team from a BigLaw rival, months after unveiling new practices for ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Hamilton Locke adds 2 partners for regulatory services offering
International law firm Hamilton Locke has continued to grow, appointing partners for its Sydney and Melbourne offices who both bring BigLaw experience.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
2 barristers appointed to NSW Local Court
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has named two prosecutors as magistrates to the state’s Local Court, who bring decades of combined experience to their new roles.
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Feb 2024