News

In one of Clayton Utz’s biggest appointments to ring in the new year, the firm promoted eight of its staff across the nation to partnership roles.

United Nations experts have blasted Queensland’s new anti-protest laws and warned the laws “unduly restrict freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of speech”.

Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has named a new chief executive to take over from Mark Rigotti in May 2020.

Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed its first-ever female managing partner in Australia, who will take over from incumbent Wayne Spanner next year.

NSW continues to burn, and Australians are demanding greater action from businesses in combating the devastating and irreparable effects of climate change. Here, Lawyers Weekly explores which large law firms are on the front foot.

A Brisbane solicitor has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct under charges that alleged he conducted communications with a judge in the presiding case without the consent or knowledge of the opponent.

ANZ – together with Gold Coast firms K2 Law and WP Lawyers – has completed the first financial settlement through Sympli Australia Pty Ltd.

Carlton & United Breweries has been advised on its acquisition of Gold Coast craft beer business Balter Brewing Co.

Australian-based, globally orientated food business Nuchev has been advised on its successful $117 million IPO on the ASX.

Judge Tanya Fong Lim has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Judge of the Northern Territory Local Court.