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Banks secure $1 billion refinancing of Whitehaven
Gilbert + Tobin has assisted banks in the refinancing of Whitehaven’s senior bank debt facilities.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2020
Did George Pell’s jury fail the courts?
A law professor has questioned whether the jury in George Pell’s trial failed to find that there was evidence that established reasonable doubt.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Prime Minister announces human biosecurity emergency
A “human biosecurity emergency” has been announced in response to the coronavirus pandemic in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Whittlesea Council sacked after removal of ex-cop boss Simon Overland
The Andrews government has sacked Whittlesea Council amid allegations of bullying among councillors and the removal of controversial police boss Simon Overland.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Mar 2020
NEXL achieves Series Seed capital raise
NEXL has secured a Series Seed capital raise with assistance from Herbert Smith Freehills.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Firm remains entitled to sack lawyer over Defence Department criticisms
A lawyer who alleged he was sacked over his political views, and for publicly criticising the Defence Department for child sex abuse claims, has had his appeal denied.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020
‘I would have died without that support’: Victoria cuts vital court funding
In light of recent family violence tragedies, a decision to cut funding for crucial support is “short-sighted”, former royal commission judge Marcia Neave told Lawyers ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020
DPP v Bret Walker: Will the delivery affect the decision?
Over the course of two days, George Pell’s legal team and Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions argued whether the cardinal should be granted special leave to appeal ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Insurers breach own codes hundreds of times
Insurers are breaking their own code and refusing to process insurance claims and requests for reviews within a certain time frame, an investigation has found.
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020