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Suncorp advised on sale of Resilium

Australian insurer Suncorp has been advised on the sale of its authorised representative network, Resilium, through a management buyout.

11 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Jones Day being sued by 6 associates for ‘fraternity culture’

The United States arm of global firm Jones Day is facing a class action from six female attorneys, all former associates of the firm, for “systemic discrimination based on gender, pregnancy and maternity”.

11 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Special counsel and senior associate join KCL Law

KCL Law has made two new appointments across its practice offerings, one in the firm’s banking and finance practice and another in property practice.

11 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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NSW practitioners urged to ‘act now’ to prepare for electronic conveyancing mandate

Lawyers and conveyancers in NSW are being encouraged to adequately prepare for the electronic conveyancing mandate, which comes into effect in July of this year.

11 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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IP in 2019: Opportunities and challenges

The proliferation of new technologies, social media and intermediary liability, inconsistent jurisdictional protections and changing approaches to risk are all changing the landscape of intellectual property law in 2019, according to an expert in the field.

10 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Qld appoints ‘highly respected’ barrister as new Solicitor-General

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has appointed a former president of the state’s Bar Association to be the next Solicitor-General.

10 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Resources companies acquire engineering brand’s businesses

Two resources companies have been advised on their acquisition of a diversified engineering and infrastructure company’s resources, power and water businesses.

10 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Creevey Russell flags ‘inadequate’ animal activist fines

Creevey Russell Lawyers has urged the government to do more to protect businesses being impacted by animal activist groups.

10 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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IPH makes new offer to acquire Xenith IP

The ASX-listed firm has submitted a revised proposal to acquire Xenith IP Group Limited, following “constructive discussions” between the pair.

10 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Baby formula business advised on share placement, acquisition of formula producer

Bubs Australia has been advised on its agreement to place shares to C2 Capital Partners and off-market trade, and its conditional acquisition of infant formula producer Australia Deloraine Dairy Group Limited.

10 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy