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Global law firm Ashurst has elected two Australian partners to the Ashurst board effective from 1 November.

Former top cop Simon Overland has submitted that he has been singled out by Lawyer X in a “peculiar fashion” as he fights against claims that he breached police obligations.

Too few lawyers actually take the time to calculate how much they’re earning per hour, writes Sam Burrett.

East coast-based firm Hamilton Locke has appointed two new lateral partners, bringing the firm’s partnership ranks to 18.

Lithium-tantalum producer Pilbara Minerals has been advised on a new US$110 million debt facility.

Market uncertainty caused by COVID-19 triggered a dip in Australian private equity deal activity in the second quarter of 2020 but strong investor appetite in technology and software could pave the way forward for the practice, according to a new report.

Australia’s major legal body has told an inquiry about its concern over a new, potential offence that would prosecute individuals who entered a high-risk foreign conflict zone.

New research shows that legal departments are largely confident with their regular slate of legal service providers and perhaps aren’t doing enough to explore if those providers are offering enough value.

As virtual AGMs continue to become the new normal, a new guide to holding virtual AGMs offers deeper guidance on best processes as it will be essential for corporate counsel to be up to speed in an evolving landscape.

It is especially critical, in the age of coronavirus, that legal teams ensure that the prospect of modern slavery is minimised within one’s supply chain.