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Class actions lawyers hit back at potential capping of fees
As class action fees and litigation funding costs come under increased scrutiny, class action lawyers say capping lawyers and funders’ fees was “arbitrary” and “stifling”
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
KWM adds 3 partners across Asia-Pacific region
Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has appointed three partners, including two in Australia, in a move to bolster its strength in private capital markets and meet ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Clayton Utz nabs former EY lead
Australian law firm Clayton Utz has added a new partner, who joins from EY and brings more than two decades of experience to the firm.
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
New judge appointed to Tasmanian Supreme Court
A new judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Tasmania, bringing more than 25 years of legal experience with her.
THE BAR • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Mentors are new barristers’ ‘greatest source of knowledge’
After going straight to the Bar upon graduating, this barrister says that choosing the right chambers – and the right mentors – for her has been enormously helpful.
THE BAR • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Ashurst grows risk advisory with 2 new partners
Global law firm Ashurst has added two partners to its risk advisory division in a move to grow the firm’s offerings in cyber security, insurance and prudential licensing
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025
First-ever reserve judges appointment to Qld Supreme Court
Two reserve judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court of Queensland, in a first for the court and in a bid to help ease the “growing workload”.
THE BAR • Sun, 09 Feb 2025
Sydney Law School appoints new dean and head of school
The University of Sydney’s Law School has welcomed back a former professor to the role of dean and head of school.
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025
K&L Gates expands finance practice with new partner
Global law firm K&L Gates has continued to expand its finance practice in Sydney with the addition of a new partner, who joins from BigLaw rival Norton Rose Fulbright
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025