A commercial lawyer from Sydney has started a new legal consultancy firm supporting clients in the e-commerce, supply chain and consumer goods sector.
Global firm HFW has moved to expand its Australian presence with the addition of two partners to its Perth office.
George Pell’s appeal to the High Court neglects, misrepresents and completely “glossed over” evidence and should be rejected, according to the Victorian Director of Public Prosecution’s submission to the High Court released on Friday.
Energy provider AGL has been advised on a deal with renewables company Vena Energy to develop a new battery storage system.
Increasing penalties and a stronger enforcement approach in Europe should be an indication that there will be increasing enforcement action (and consequences) under the Australian privacy regime, argues one global law firm partner.
The former founder and managing director of LinkedIn for Australia and New Zealand and the director of legal at Google ANZ are just two of a suite of exciting speakers for the second annual Corporate Counsel Summit.
Australia is in the midst of an “age of inquiries”, which will continue to shine a spotlight on corporate culture and behaviour, argues one senior legal counsel.
2020 is an election year for local governments, and as such, in-house lawyers at local councils need to be especially diligent in ensuring that their professional duties come first, argues one general counsel.
Boards will have to be concerned with risks beyond simply financial matters this year, according to governance business Diligent.
Barrister-turned-police informer Nicola Gobbo has told the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants that her handling by Victoria Police was treated like a “joke” and knew that the conduct would eventually lead to an inquiry, much like the current proceedings taking place today.
