Halma successfully acquires Ampac group

With the assistance of MinterEllison’s global team, Halma has acquired the Ampac group for $135 million.

BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Aug 2019

Harvard scholarships to shake up Aussie firms’ innovation

The constantly changing legal landscape is dependent on disruptive technologies and innovation, which is the key focus for two exclusive Harvard scholarships.

BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

CBA enters into further agreements with AIA for CommInsure Life

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised major bank CBA on its entry into agreements with AIA Group Limited in the divestments of CommInsure Life.

BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Privacy Act protecting job applicants stealing credentials

A cyber lawyer has called for Australian universities to urgently change policies around confirming someone’s attendance and the degree they claim to have.

BIG LAW • Tue, 27 Aug 2019

Is diversity and equality really that important in firms?

Despite the increase in the number of law firms pushing for diversity and equality within the workplace, lawyers do not consider it a motivation when considering a firm ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Modern Slavery Act just ‘window dressing’, not effective for law firms

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is just “virtual signalling”, according to a university law lecturer who has doubted the anti-slavery law’s effectiveness in law firms

BIG LAW • Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Solicitor publicly reprimanded for failing to respond to communications

A solicitor has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct due to a failure to respond to urgent communications on behalf of his clients.

SME LAW • Sun, 25 Aug 2019

Firms to act for clients in modern slavery reporting requirements

In light of recent modern slavery amendments, firms should be updating any reporting requirements to ensure both the firm and clients are operating without risk.

BIG LAW • Sun, 25 Aug 2019

Shell acquires 100% of ERM in scheme arrangement

International firm Ashurst has advised on Shell’s acquisition of 100 per cent of issued capital of ERM.

BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Aug 2019