Principal to pay compensation for ‘harsh, unjust’ dismissal of solicitor

In the weeks prior to the first of the COVID-19 lockdowns and amid allegations of a failure to pay commissions, a founding principal handed termination letters to two of ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Nov 2021

Hamilton Locke appoints special counsel

A former Dentons special counsel with experience in international firms and banks will join Hamilton Locke, bringing with him over 15 years of experience.

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Nov 2021

Global litigation finance and ESG business expands international reach

A former Supreme Court of Western Australia and Federal Court of Australia judge has moved into a role with a global litigation finance and ESG business.

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Nov 2021

Baker McKenzie welcomes former Deloitte marketing director

Baker McKenzie’s Australian offices will be bolstered with the appointment of a new director of business development and marketing who will bring over extensive ...

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Nov 2021

‘Alarming provisions’ in Religious Discrimination Bill: HLRC

The controversial Religious Discrimination Bill has been introduced into Parliament and, despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s assurances that it would not harm those ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Nov 2021

Hazelbrook Legal poaches Gilbert + Tobin lawyer

A senior lawyer from Gilbert + Tobin will make the move over to Hazelbrook Legal, where she will join as partner and lead its growing Sydney practice.

SME LAW • Thu, 25 Nov 2021

Shell acquires Powershop

Baker McKenzie, together with Azure Capital, has recently advised a consortium of Shell and Infrastructure Capital Group in successfully bidding for Meridian Energy’s ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Nov 2021

Australia’s largest cancer care service provider acquired by EQT

Medical Specialists and Management shareholders have been assisted on EQT’s acquisition of Icon Group, one of Australia’s largest cancer care service providers.

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Nov 2021

53 accredited specialists welcomed into Victorian profession

Newly reappointed Law Institute of Victoria president Tania Wolff has congratulated 53 new accredited specialists who will operate across four practice areas.

BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Nov 2021