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Tribunal upholds finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct

An NSW solicitor has lost a bid to appeal a 2018 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct for failing to identify her client before taking any legal action.

03 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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M&A remains ‘an exciting place to be’

Despite the current decline in activity in the wake of COVID-19, the mergers and acquisitions space is shaping up to be both busy and exciting in the future, says one partner.

03 August 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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New legal partnership to stop the abuse of women with disabilities

Two women – one blind, one deaf – have forged a unique partnership with lawyers to prevent the abuse of women with disabilities.

03 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Audinate Group advised on cap raising up to $40m

Audiovisual tech company Audinate Group has been advised on its latest oversubscribed capital raising.

03 August 2020
By Reporter
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Firm alleges human rights violation against column

A firm that has been at the centre of media controversy has reportedly filed a complaint alleging a major media column violated human rights laws.

03 August 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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New judicial appointments in WA District Court

Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed three new judges to the District Court of Western Australia in a move that bolsters the judiciary.

03 August 2020
By Tony Zhang
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John Holland, UGL advised on ‘landmark’ transport agreement

John Holland and UGL have been advised on an agreement to conduct bus and tram operations in Adelaide.

03 August 2020
By Reporter
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Top-tier team loses senior solicitors to boutique

A team of one principal solicitor, two special counsel and a senior associate has moved from a top-tier team and into a boutique practice.

31 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Sue Kench on BigLaw’s response to COVID-19

As the global chief executive of King & Wood Mallesons, Sue Kench’s mantra of “Not too soon, not too late” has guided the BigLaw firm into making timely, considered decisions in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

31 July 2020
By Tasha Levy
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Controversial firm asks for $1m to fund High Court challenge

Are Australians so fed up with restrictions that they are willing to pay $1 million in costs to see it before the High Court? One small, controversial Sydney firm wants to find out at the expense of its Facebook supporters, all in spite of a heated health debate.

31 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson