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Mills Oakley hires 4 from PwC, including 2 partners

National law firm Mills Oakley has secured the services of two corporate partners, as well as a senior associate and an associate, from PwC Legal.

17 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Daniel Andrews must ensure greater accountability from Victoria Police

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, legal and human rights organisations are calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to ensure greater police accountability following recent concerning incidents of police violence.

17 September 2020
By Tony Zhang
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The Boutique Lawyer Show: ‘It takes a village’ to succeed in sole practice

No one person knows or can do everything, and thus it is critical to take a collaborative and holistic approach to life in the boutique law space, says an award-winning practitioner.

16 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Global firm to unwind COVID-19 compensation reduction measures

A global law firm with an Australian presence is set to reduce and eliminate temporary measures implemented to manage the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

16 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Qld solicitor reprimanded and fined over 13 misconduct charges

A tribunal has found a Queensland-based solicitor guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct on 13 charges, handing down several penalties that included a reprimand, a $10,000 fine and changes to his practicing certificate.

16 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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NSW principal found guilty of trust account deficiencies, intermixing payments

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a principal and partner engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct due to his part in trust account deficiencies.

16 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Crown Resorts advised on $450m development financing

Mills Oakley has advised Crown Resorts on the financing for Crown Sydney, with the “iconic” development on track to open progressively from year’s end.

16 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Infrastructure Capital Group advised on sale of Enwave Australia

Gas company Enwave Australia has been sold to solar company CleanPeak Energy.

16 September 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Creativity versus risk: How some adverts are a step away from a lawsuit

A new advertisement for a fast food giant amid proceedings could either herald a new, clever method of publicity or could set the stage for a legal battleground, a firm warned.

16 September 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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TWU hires waterfront lawyer to battle Qantas

The TWU has hired the heavyweight lawyer who helped win the infamous waterfront dispute to challenge Qantas’ proposal to outsource ground-handling operations.

16 September 2020
By Adam Thorn