Repealing safe lending laws could prevent justice, financial lawyers warn 

Financial legal centres have cautioned the government against repealing safe lending laws, warning that doing so could see thousands lose access to justice. 

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021

ABA welcomes reports of Federal Judicial Commission

The Australian Bar Association has joined the Law Council in supporting reports that the government has sought independent advice on the Federal Judicial Commission. 

BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Feb 2021

2 people charged for money laundering, drug supply in Gold Coast firm

An ongoing crime investigation has found two more people could be fronting “serious criminal charges” over money laundering allegations within a Gold Coast law firm

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Feb 2021

Essity acquires Asaleo Care for $788m 

Essity has acquired the remaining Asaleo Care shares that it did not already own via a scheme of arrangement valued at $788 million.  

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Feb 2021

Legal profession hits back at Porter for ‘flawed’ Family Court merger

No matter how the government tries to sell it, the legal profession holds fast to claims that the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court merger is “flawed” and based on ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Feb 2021

From tough beginnings to top of the profession: How one lawyer continues to use compassion and openness to succeed in law

In the midst of a global pandemic, ACT Law Society vice president Sarah Avery started their own firm and began navigating how their non-binary identity can fit into the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Feb 2021

Asaleo acquired via scheme of arrangement

Asaleo Care has acquired Asaleo via a scheme of arrangement with assistance from King & Wood Mallesons. 

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Feb 2021

Controversial Family Court merger bill set to become reality

Despite concerns from key legal professionals and associations, the government will move ahead with the proposed Family Court merger with the Federal Circuit Court after ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Feb 2021

Bank of China, CommBank and Westpac succeed in project financing

Three major banks have taken advice from Herbert Smith Freehills on the project financing of the New England Solar Farm owned by UPC/AC Renewables.

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Feb 2021