ACCC: Australia’s ‘inefficient and ineffective’ merger laws need urgent reform
Despite continued resistance from stakeholders, new data has shown that many mergers and acquisitions are not being reported properly – evidence that the ACCC said proves ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Feb 2024
FOI Act needs reform following robodebt disaster
Following the robodebt royal commission, legal academics have called for reforms to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
POLITICS • Thu, 01 Feb 2024
RCR Lawyers acquires Brisbane boutique
SME firm Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers has acquired a boutique firm in Brisbane in addition to promoting a partner.
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024
‘Maintaining your sense of purpose’ through hardship
While juggling two young children and a new business, this principal lawyer experienced a house fire – and more than a year later, she has learnt a lot about resilience ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024
Clayton Utz adds partner from Ashurst
Clayton Utz has welcomed back a partner to the firm’s corporate team, who joins from Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024
The transforming landscape of in-house legal work
A significant shift is being witnessed in the daily operations of law departments – and, in an increasingly digital world, new technological skills and a forward-thinking ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 31 Jan 2024
A-G to meet with senior members of Biden administration
Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Mark Dreyfus KC MP is travelling to Washington, DC, this week to meet with senior members of the Biden administration.
POLITICS • Tue, 30 Jan 2024
Managing a high-performing in-house team
When it comes to managing a team in an agile business, this GC says that communication is of the utmost importance – and that in-house environments are constantly ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jan 2024
4 promoted within HSF alternative legal services practice
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has continued to bolster its alternative legal services practice in Australia with four promotions to the leadership team.
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jan 2024
