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Bakers elects first Asian chair

Global firm Baker McKenzie has announced that the managing partner of its Hong Kong office has been elected as the firm’s new chair.

01 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Ashurst rolls out ‘next-gen’ delivery centre

Ashurst has launched what it’s calling a next-generation global delivery centre as a means to “deliver the future of global business services” and extend its legal operations platform Ashurst Advance.

01 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Folau vs Sandilands: How are they different?

New controversial comments from shock jock Kyle Sandilands have ensured debate about freedom of religion, which doesn’t escape the front page of newspapers, writes Nicholas Saady.

01 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Solicitor to be struck off for ‘patently dishonest’ conduct for ‘personal benefit’

A practitioner has been recommended for removal from the roll in Queensland following 12 findings of professional misconduct for his administration of an estate to which his de facto partner was a beneficiary.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Ramsay Health Care advised on 2 moves

King & Wood Mallesons has advised on Ramsay Health Care’s recent block trade and restructure of the Paul Ramsay Foundation.

30 September 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Australia must do more to attract international arbitrations

The world of international commercial arbitration has not yet been “adequately penetrated” by the Australian Bar, but there are ways to bring such arbitrations to our shores, argues a former Federal Court judge.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Finalists revealed for 2019 Women in Law Awards

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists that have been selected for this years’ Women in Law Awards.

30 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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RCMPI catch-up: What to know before the Lawyer X commission resumes

The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants will resume for two weeks and is expected to hear from key Victoria Police detective sergeants, handlers, officers, superintendents and commanders – and maybe even barrister Nicola Gobbo.

30 September 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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Legal teams that prioritise efficiency will make more money

A new Adelaide-based law firm has designed an offering to ensure that in-house teams are more efficient.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Queensland appoints new Legal Services Commissioner

Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has appointed a new Legal Services Commissioner for the Sunshine State.

30 September 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy