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Ashurst appoints M&A partner to Melbourne office
International law firm Ashurst has boosted its corporate transaction team with partner appointment of Ben Landau, who will start with the firm in its Melbourne office.
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Aug 2019
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