Capital markets primed for busy year
Following an “exceptional year”, Australia’s capital markets should expect another busy year driven by record M&A levels, provided that deteriorating global economic ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Ukraine: LIV adds support, International Criminal Court opens investigation
The Law Institute of Victoria has followed the Law Council’s lead in calling on the Australian government to “do all it can” to support the people of Ukraine amid the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022
K&L Gates makes 22 senior lawyer promotions
In addition to the appointment of a partner, global firm K&L Gates has elevated 21 of its lawyers into the roles of special counsel and senior associate.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Having a ‘front-row seat’ to the careers of household names
For more than a decade, entertainment lawyer Rob Glass has represented some of the music industry’s biggest names and guided them from small-town shows through to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Mar 2022
International Criminal Court to investigate alleged war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court will begin investigating alleged war crimes that have taken place in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began.
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Mar 2022
LCA calls on Australian government to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Alongside members of the international legal community, the Law Council of Australia has expressed its grave concerns at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has called on ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Victoria extends judge-only trials
In response to the news that judge-only trials have been extended for 12 months across the state, the Law Institute of Victoria said it was a “sensible approach” for ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Senior practitioner reprimanded for forging signature
A senior lawyer under pressure to finalise a matter within days has been fined and reprimanded for forging a signature on a discharge authority form.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
Victoria reintroduces COVID options to address delays
Measures such as judge-only trials and special hearings will be reintroduced into Victorian courtrooms to drive down court backlogs and reduce case wait times.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
