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Law firms should sell products, not time

Legal business owners have to rethink their business models so that value propositions are not only more compatible with client needs, but also with the lifestyles of said business owners.

07 January 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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7 tips to ensure your cyber security is up to scratch

A cyber-security specialist has provided insight on how law firms can ensure they have adequate cyber-security measures in place.

07 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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10 M&A trends to watch in 2021

There are 10 trends expected to play out in the M&A space this new year, according to two experts from Herbert Smith Freehills.

07 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Quadrant closes new $1.24bn fund

Gilbert + Tobin has advised Quadrant Private Equity on the closing of a new fund worth $1.24 billion.

07 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Aussie law firm acquires another, bolsters senior headcount

An Australian law firm has kicked off the new year with the acquisition of another firm and appointment of two senior lawyers.

07 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Wotton + Kearney elevates 17

Wotton + Kearney has promoted 17 across its Australian and New Zealand offices, including two to the partnership.

06 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Law firm partner flags new year cyber-security risks

A partner at Lander & Rogers has weighed in on the threat of cyber-security breaches, with the new year period typically ripe for attacks.

06 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Media freedom reforms welcomed

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has backed the government’s acceptance of recommendations made by the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security following its inquiry into press freedom.

06 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Law firm rates have increased since onset of pandemic

New research reveals that, despite the economic downturn caused by the age of coronavirus, the rates that legal departments are being charged have either remained steady or gone up rather than declining.

05 January 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How legal teams can get ahead in 2021

The start of a new year presents an opportunity to start fresh. Here, Xakia outlines eight tips to help in-house teams with their forward planning.

05 January 2021
By Emma Musgrave