Lawyer with lengthy disciplinary history removed from roll

A Victorian lawyer with a long history of disciplinary matters has been removed from the roll of practitioners to “protect the public from his misconduct and dishonesty”

BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022

Equity-One sells to Westlawn Finance

Equity-One Mortgage Fund Limited has secured its sale to Westlawn Finance Limited with assistance from Mills Oakley.

BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022

Partner appointed to National Trust of Australia board

A corporate and commercial partner with Colin Biggers & Paisley has been appointed chairman of the board of the National Trust of Australia in Victoria.

BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022

‘Check your bias constantly’: The changes legal workplaces should be making

On International Women’s Day, the Australian Women Lawyers president has called on the profession to take practical steps within their workplaces to address biases.

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

International Women’s Day: BigLaw firms on diversity and inclusion

On International Women’s Day 2022, some of Australia’s biggest firms have reflected on the #BreakTheBias theme, discussed what they are most proud to have achieved in the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

How one firm is breaking down biases at every level

For two senior female practitioners at Hicksons Lawyers, this year’s International Women’s Day theme #BreakTheBias means “identifying these little beliefs that we have ...

SME LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

The influence female leaders have on aspiring lawyers

Working within strong, female-led teams and being surrounded by each of their firm’s supportive cultures has encouraged two aspiring lawyers that there is a place for ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

University opens doors to students of refugee background

An NSW university has welcomed four new students of refugee background into its undergraduate law program, which was designed to make it easier to access higher education ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022

Legal scholars awarded honorary doctorates

For their “exceptional contributions” and service across law, academia and public service, three legal scholars have been awarded honorary doctorates.

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022