‘Instantaneous communication’ not grounds to ignore opponent’s consent, Qld tribunal says to guilty solicitor
A Brisbane solicitor has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct under charges that alleged he conducted communications with a judge in the presiding ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Boutique firm shines light on impact of new tax laws
Under government budget plans to implement an integrity measure to improve taxation of testamentary trust, a new law seeks to put a stop to the exploitation of assets ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Fact checking Lawyer X: What Nicola Gobbo’s allegations mean
Despite only recently arguing that she is too unwell – both physically and mentally – to give evidence before a royal commission, human source Nicola Gobbo gave a ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Police commissioner told examiner to be lenient with Lawyer X
Victoria Police chief commissioner Graham Ashton has admitted he asked an examiner questioning Nicola Gobbo to be lenient with her in order to protect the force’s ongoing ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
CPPIB acquires stake in Indonesian toll road
CPPIB has acquired interest in a company that is the concession holder and operator of a toll road in Indonesia.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
Global firm improves financial services with partner appointment
A global law firm has bolstered its financial services capabilities with the appointments of a partner and special counsel to its Melbourne office.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
Police chief commissioner gives evidence in Lawyer X royal commission
Victoria Police chief commissioner has fronted the royal commission brought on by the Lawyer X scandal where he has disclosed he thought it was “wrong” and an “obvious” ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2019
Carbon Revolution secures $90m IPO
BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Carbon Revolution Limited on a $90 million initial public offering.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2019
Common fund orders a ‘setback to pre-2016’
Under a new High Court judgment, courts are not empowered to make common fund orders, with a BigLaw firm deeming the decision a “setback to pre-2016”.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2019
