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Global firm DLA Piper has continued to expand its presence in Latin and South America with the establishment of a new agreement with Argentine firm Ca...

Allens has advised a CK Infrastructure-led consortium on its proposed acquisition of Australian energy infrastructure business APA. ...

The Law Council of Australia has called on the Australian government to accept recommendations from a report which said a guarantee of additional fund...

A Gold Coast-based litigation director has urged for a formal government inquiry into practices of the Australian insurance industry. ...

Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers will once again partner with The Arts Law Centre of Australia to support the latter’s legal services and promoti...

A Melbourne-based boutique law firm has appointed a new principal solicitor as it looks to bolster its private wealth practice. ...

New research has offered insight into what private practice firms pay their support staff, from legal receptionists and paralegals to payroll officers...

Practitioners are increasingly disenchanted with the level of mentorship made available to them within law firms, according to the International Bar A...

The Andrews government in Victoria has elevated five practitioners to the bench of the Magistrate’s Court, and four to judgeships of the County Cour...

Macpherson Kelley has announced three new appointments across its commercial, intellectual property and family law practice areas. ...

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Capilano Honey Limited on a takeover proposal from a consortium of private equity funds. ...

A dispute over an SMSF heard by the Victorian Supreme Court has further highlighted some of the complications that can arise with estate planning for ...

The managing partner of a global firm’s Perth office is set to leave his post for a new role at a major competitor. ...

The Civil and Administrative Tribunal has fined and reprimanded a solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct but was not persuaded to have him ...

A new salary guide has highlighted a considerable difference between the lawyers starting off their careers in a top-tier firm versus those at a bouti...

Newly-merged mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has promoted one lawyer, and hired another, both to the position of principal in its insurance group. ...

New approaches are needed in legal design thinking, writes Andrea Perry-Petersen. ...