Global law firm White & Case has expanded its M&A, private capital, and life sciences and healthcare industry groups with the appointment of a new partner from a BigLaw rival.
The financial intelligence agency’s how-to kits are a global first, and send strong signals to Tranche 2 entities, writes Katie Bourne.
Breaking into the corporate legal world is as thrilling as it is formidable, but young lawyers who take smart, strategic steps early can transform that daunting first leap into the foundation of a powerful and enduring career.
While many lawyers believe that laser-focused advancement up the corporate ladder is the key to career purpose, one legal counsel has emphasised that true fulfilment comes from stepping outside the office and actively rolling up your sleeves to engage with the community.
A former solicitor whose name was scrubbed from the roll in late 2015 for “lazy” disclosure failures about his criminal history has spent the better part of the last decade fighting to be readmitted.
Global sports leadership meets Australia’s senior legal leaders as Lawyers Weekly secures a high-profile speaker for its exclusive UK Study Tour.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has received government approval to enter a joint venture in the Qianhai Free Trade Zone with Chinese corporate law practice, China Commercial Law Firm.
Victoria’s Chief Justice and the top legal bodies have hit back at claims that the state’s courts are in a crisis after Monash University research revealed that Victoria issues nearly half of all suppression orders in Australia.
The Federal Court of Australia has launched a practice note to support individuals appearing before the court without legal representation.
Attorney-General Michael Daley has congratulated the appointment of a highly experienced barrister to the Supreme Court of NSW.
