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30u30 construction and infrastructure finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the construction and infrastructure category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

21 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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National firm breaks BigLaw mold on COVID-19 measures

While BigLaw players across the board are implementing measures pertaining to partner draws, employee pay and entitlements, one national firm is going against the grain.

21 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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BigLaw firm confirms restructure and leadership changes

An international law firm has made a series of changes to its practice group structure and leadership team.

21 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Ashurst lures lead partner from DLA Piper

International law firm Ashurst has appointed a veteran real estate partner to its practice in Brisbane.

21 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Solving the old headache of remote IT management

In a country the size of Australia, serving clients usually means having multiple physical locations. While their business HQ might be in Martin Place or Collins Street, chances are firms will have a presence in many other places, writes Steve Coad.

21 April 2020
By Steve Coad
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Bushfire victims launch legal action against EPA

Bushfire survivors have launched a legal challenge seeking to enforce the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to act on climate change to protect communities from catastrophic fires.

21 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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HSF promotes 8 to partnership

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has elevated eight to partner in Australia, as part of what the firm says is its largest promotional round since its merger in 2012.

20 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The ALSA on the creativity of law students amid COVID-19 changes

Australian law students have responded to this period of uncertainty with creativity and empathy, writes the president of the Australian Law Students’ Association.

20 April 2020
By Margaret Cai
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BigLaw firm still committed to working with graduates

One of Australia’s major firms has “ramped up” its engagement programs, offering soon-to-be lawyers the chance to ask questions and connect digitally.

20 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Q&A with 2020’s Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year

A Melbourne-based environmental lawyer has just been recognised as one of 2020’s best young lawyers. Lawyers Weekly reached out to learn about his career achievements, how he came to work in environmental law and advice for other young lawyers and students.

20 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson