Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Accreditation courses ‘start of journey’ for networking
Attending courses and expanding knowledge around law is instrumental for solicitors, but it’s just “the start of a journey, and not it’s end.”
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Aug 2019
Gadens recruits G+T litigator as partner
National law firm Gadens has recruited a “highly experienced” Gilbert + Tobin litigator as partner for its disputes group.
Connective Group merges with Australian Finance Group for $120m
With the assistance of NRF, Connective Group merged with Australian Finance Group in a deal valued at $120 million.
ACT Law Society ‘appalled’ at GDLP course shutdown
The ACT Law Society has expressed its frustration with the Australian National University’s (ANU) decision to end its Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) program
Transurban Queensland raises $500m in debt via bank facility
KWM assists Transurban Queensland in $500 million of debt through a bank facility for future capital expenditure.
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Aug 2019
LCA fights for Tasmanian legal system funding
The Law Council of Australia and Law Society of Tasmania are protesting the shortage of funding for the Tasmanian legal system, leaving many without critical assistance
Victoria seeks answers into sexual harassment prevalence
More than 20,000 practising lawyers in Victoria have been asked to share experiences of sexual harassment as part of research being undertaken by the regulator.
Spruson & Ferguson elevates 10 firm-wide
Spruson & Ferguson has appointed four new principals across the firm as part of 2019 promotions, as well as several other key elevations.
SME LAW • Sun, 11 Aug 2019
Innocean secures 85% of Wellcom shares
Ashurst advised Innocean on the acquisition of 85 per cent of Wellcom shares.