Criminal trials set to resume in Victoria

The Victorian government has allocated almost $6 million to expand and to modify regional courtrooms and ensure that criminal jury trials can resume as normal. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Centerbridge ‘first of its kind’ to restructure through US bankruptcy

Centerbridge Partners L.P. has been purchased by Speedcast International Limited out of US bankruptcy, with assistance from MinterEllison. 

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Mastering the transition to the courtroom with mooting competitions

For soon-to-be lawyers excited to take their legal careers into the courtroom, there’s nothing better to prepare them for it than mooting competitions. In a chat with ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

What it means to bring faith into the legal profession as a young lawyer

For one recent graduate entering the profession, approaching the legal system and critical thinking of the law does not need to operate separately from her faith

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Top 10 stories for young lawyers: Allegations, dismissals and underpayments

There is a lot to unpack from the last fortnight of news and not a lot of it good. In this Protégé wrap-up, we are bringing law students, graduates and other young ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Law student shines light on sexual harassment in Australia

From research with a senior lawyer and academic, an Australian National University law student has analysed why sexual harassment still faces a “risky and costly road to ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Potential Olympian dives into new opportunities at law school

In deciding where her future lay, a potential Olympian with a passion for qualifying in the national swim team has found another calling in pro bono legal work.

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

SA lawyer fined $50k, reprimanded over drafting will for aunt

A South Australian practitioner will be reprimanded, fined and suspended temporarily after the state’s major court found he had engaged in professional misconduct when he ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Mar 2021

Japanese bank acquires $300m stake in Latitude Financial Group

Clayton Utz has advised Japan’s Shinsei Bank on the Latitude Financial Group acquisition.

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021