Government must increase legal assistance for Indigenous people, WA Law Society says
The Law Society of Western Australia has called for the government to use upcoming negotiations to address legal assistance funding for Indigenous law programs.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2019
Santos acquires ConocoPhillips interests in Northern Australia
Allens has advised Santos on its ConocoPhillips acquisition.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2019
LIV welcomes new Victorian state coroner
The Law Institute of Victoria has welcomed the appointment of new State Coroner John Cain, who will also take on the role of county court judge.
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2019
Kathmandu acquires Rip Curl for $350m
Gadens has advised Kathmandu on its acquisition of surfing retailer Rip Curl.
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2019
Law graduates’ employment rates up but pay gap and satisfaction fall behind
Almost 80 per cent of law graduates reported finding full-time employment within three years of finishing their degree, but a report also found there is still a long way ...
NEWLAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2019
LCA says mandatory minimum sentencing ‘rubber-stamps’ prison terms
The Law Council of Australia has raised serious concerns over mandatory minimum sentencing, saying it could force judges to “rubber-stamp” lengthy prison terms.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Firm launches plan to reduce global carbon emissions
An international law firm has announced a plan to significantly reduce its global carbon emissions over the next decade, as part of its wider sustainability strategy and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Hall & Wilcox adds property and projects partner
Business law firm Hall & Wilcox has added to its national property and projects practice with the appointment of partner Kitty Vo.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Sandfire acquires MOD, valued at $167m
G+T has assisted Sandfire in the acquisition of MOD.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
