ALA calls for civil and criminal laws to ban conversion therapy

Australian Lawyers Alliance called for stronger regulations around conversion practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation.

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019

Corrs predicts state of M&A market in 2020

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has predicted 2020 will see an increase in complexity and creativity as well as more active and interventionalist regulators in public M&A.

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019

Victoria modernises criminal appeal system

New laws designed to modernise the Victorian criminal appeals system have this week passed Parliament, making the appeals proceedings more efficient.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

Holding Redlich appoints partner and special counsel

National firm Holding Redlich has appointed a new partner to its Queensland property and real estate practice.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

RATCH-Australia acquires major stake in Alinta Energy wind farm

Baker McKenzie has acted for RATCH-Australia in acquiring a major stake in a wind farm owned by Alinta Energy.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

LCA says media restrictions ‘deterrent to public interest’, takes aim at Christian Porter

The president of the Law Council of Australia has delivered a scathing review into the government’s plans to restrict media reporting into its dealings.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

Afterpay successful in $200m placement with Coatue Management

Afterpay has entered into a proposed strategic partnership and a $200 million placement with US company Coatue Management.

BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Nov 2019

AI should serve family provision litigation, Supreme Court judge says

With artificial intelligence becoming a major player in central, everyday services, such as banks, insurance companies and accountants, there is no reason why the legal ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Nov 2019

High Court of Australia rules on George Pell appeal

The High Court of Australia has made its decision on whether a convicted child abuser and disgraced cardinal, George Pell, can appeal his conviction.

BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Nov 2019