New judge appointed to WA District Court
A new judge has been appointed to the District Court of Western Australia, bringing with him two decades of legal experience.
THE BAR • Sun, 10 Nov 2024
WA Magistrates Court adds new member
A new magistrate with significant commercial litigation experience has been appointed to the Magistrates Court of Western Australia.
THE BAR • Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Former in-house lawyer joins Unisearch
Unisearch has appointed a former in-house lawyer as its new business development manager, which coincides with the opening of the provider’s new Melbourne office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Cornford-Scott Lawyers adds senior associate
Queensland boutique Cornford-Scott Lawyers has added a new senior associate to its ranks, who brings more than eight years of experience to the firm.
SME LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
2 partners promoted to energy leads at HSF
International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a global sector co-lead partner for its energy practice, as well as a head of energy.
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024
The importance of ‘proactively’ having conversations around development
The partnership model in Australian firms, according to one leadership coach, means that senior lawyers “hang on for far too long” rather than putting effort into ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
Ashurst nabs CIO from NRF
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new chief information officer based in London, who joins from BigLaw rival Norton Rose Fulbright.
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
Tony Macvean: ‘I’m really optimistic about the prospects for our firm and our people’
During his time as managing partner, Hall & Wilcox partner Tony Macvean says culture was a big priority – and he remains optimistic about both the future of the firm ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
The ‘pivotal role’ of supervisors for legal grads
For legal graduates heading into the workforce, employers need to provide clear expectations around roles and hours, as well as proper supervision and guidance, according ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
