Partner movements in downward trend after royal commission
The 2019 financial year saw a downtrend in the number of partners switching firms as a result of a calming effect on the market following the Hayne royal commission.
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Potentia Capital acquires Education Horizons Group stakes
Herbert Smith Freehills has assisted Potentia Capital in the acquisition of Education Horizons Group stakes.
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Gadens extends pro bono support for community legal centre
Gadens has extended its pro bono support to a community-based legal centre to assist with family law-related matters with a focus on disadvantaged clients.
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019
NSW Local Court appoints 8 new magistrates
The Local Court of NSW appointed eight new magistrates to its bench, which brings a total of 150 years of legal experience to the local court.
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Public interest advocate needed to better protect media
To protect public interest journalism and prevent against future raids, the Law Council of Australia has called for federal Public Interest Advocate or Monitor role to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Lawyer X potentially lying about ‘mental anguish’, could appear before commission
It’s possible barrister Nicola Gobbo may not appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants due to concerns over her “mental anguish”, but ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Sep 2019
Centuria Heathley Ltd invests for $500m real estate portfolio
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised Centuria Heathley Limited on a joint venture aimed at creating a healthcare real estate portfolio.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Sep 2019
Ashurst strengthens project finance arena with new co-chair
Ashurst has expanded its New York office and its project finance capabilities with the appointment of a “leading figure” in projects, Betty Cerini.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Sep 2019
‘It’s about the things we offer’: How Ashurst attracts and retains staff
The Ashurst team is focused on delivering a “great place to work” for its people, which it credits for its fourth-place ranking in this year’s Legal Firm of Choice Survey
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Sep 2019
