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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia is actively considering offering safe haven to Hong Kong residents following the passing of controversial laws. 

Gilchrist Connell has made four promotions in its Sydney, Perth and Adelaide offices.

Up to 35,000 NSW solicitors will be offered a new mental health service in response to the demands of the profession that have been intensified by the summer bushfires, economic uncertainty and COVID-19.

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced the appointment of three new partners along with four special counsel within the Australian firm.

Australia’s major legal body has fought on behalf of immigration detainees for the right to use a mobile phone, which is instrumental in accessing critical legal advice.

As the Australian marketplace turns its attention to life after coronavirus, legal departments will have to be especially diligent in protecting businesses from class action risk.

New research has identified the functions on which legal departments self-identify as being most mature with regard to legal operations.

The general counsel for Lendlease Construction Australia has moved to global firm White & Case LLP as a partner in its commercial litigation practice.

In this special announcement, Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Legal Home Loans, reveals the outcome from the Reserve Bank’s monthly cash rate meeting.

Flexibility, adaptability and affordability will be prominent features of leasing arrangements for law firms nationwide post-pandemic.