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Pacific Energy shares acquired by OPTrust and Capital Group

King & Wood Mallesons has assisted in the acquisition of Pacific Energy by OPTrust and Capital Group.

12 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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The Corporate Counsel Show: To succeed as GC, culture is king

There are many professional and leadership elements that make up a good general counsel, but none is more important than the ability to foster a positive culture in the workplace, argues an award-winning GC.

11 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Client loyalty slipping year-on-year

More than one in three Australian SMEs are prepared to seek the advice of a different legal adviser, with high fees and a feeling of not being valued among the reasons being highlighted as the key drivers.

11 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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The key to mastering AI is people, boards say

As boards adapt to a workforce dominated by AI and robotics, it should do so by taking its staff and clients “along on the journey”, according to experts at a recent Governance Institute of Australia event panel.

11 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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‘People-centric approach’ the way forward

With vast challenges facing the legal profession it is essential for law firm bosses to rehumanise the practice of law, and “prioritise people over budgets, office politics, timesheets and bureaucracy,” according to a chief executive.

11 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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‘Law fit for business’: Longstanding firm unveils fresh look

A national law firm with a heritage of more than a hundred years has kicked off spring with a new look, launching a new brand and message that it says greater meets client expectations.

11 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Shine appoints 3 women to head of legal divisions

National personal injury firm Shine Lawyers has elevated three women to head up different legal divisions across its corporate arm.

11 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Organ and tissue donation laws need ‘urgent reform’

The Law Institute of Victoria has called for legislative change to increase organ and tissue donations in the state.

11 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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What makes a high-functioning board and exec team?

When it comes to ensuring that senior management is a well-oiled machine, there are five key themes that must be present.

10 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Businesses have fiscal duty to take climate risk seriously

When it comes to mitigating risk in climate change, businesses must acknowledge that if they do not pay now, they will certainly pay later.

10 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy