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Wesfarmers to acquire Kidman Resources

Wesfarmers is acquiring ASX-listed Kidman Resources in a deal worth more than $750 million.

27 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Sydney Airport takes off with sustainability finance

Sydney Airport is undertaking sustainability-based market financing valued at $1.4 million.

27 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Agenda set for Boutique Law Summit

The run-down sheet of Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural Boutique Law Summit has been finalised, featuring a variety of keynote presentations and panel discussions.

27 May 2019
By Staff reporter
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Injunction preventing Pipers from moving to expel partner suing for sex discrimination 'discharged'

The Federal Court of Australia has discharged an injunction preventing national firm Piper Alderman from convening a meeting to consider expelling Lexia Wilson from the partnership.

24 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Slaters being sued for unfair dismissal

International plaintiff firm Slater & Gordon has been hit with an unfair dismissal suit in the Federal Court of Australia, which it says will be defended “vigorously”.

24 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Maurice Blackburn wins battle to lead AMP class action

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has beat out law firm competitors to lead the charge in a hotly-contested class action against AMP.

24 May 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Why lawyers, unlike Folau, have freedom with social media use

The broader impact of Israel Folau’s sacking by Rugby Australia is overstated, as private individuals such as lawyers do not, in most cases, draw a connection between their personal views and their employment.

24 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Former NSW Law Society councilor found guilty of professional misconduct

A North Sydney-based family law practitioner has been reprimanded and fined $12,000 after being found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct.

24 May 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Arena REIT backed for capital raising

Arena REIT has undertaken capital raising to assist in acquisition funding and balance sheet maintenance for future growth.

24 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Ravenhall Prison utilises US debt funding

Allens has advised The GEO Consortium on the refinancing of the Ravenhall Prison Public-Private Partnership.

24 May 2019
By Grace Ormsby