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Five legal practices and a solicitor were ordered to hand over material to a man accused of acting as the “shadow director” of several law and accounting firms that all went under within the span of five months.

The Federal Court of Australia ruled that a decision of a senior member of the (now abolished) Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was affected by apprehended bias, given her “hostile” remarks against the tribunal applicant’s lawyers in her written reasons, among other things, writes Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio.

The career trajectory for young lawyers has long followed a familiar path, but according to the Young Lawyers presidents in NSW and Victoria, one defining trend is set to turn that model on its head this year.

Global law firm Dentons has moved to bolster its dispute resolution team with the addition of Melbourne-based litigator, Sarah Fregon.

Immigration law specialist Sarah Thompson has joined Moray & Agnew’s government team in Melbourne.

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell and South Australian Chief Justice Chris Kourakis have been awarded one of Australia’s highest civilian honours, being appointed companions of the Order of Australia.

New research shows that those in private practice lead corporate counsel, 54 per cent to 46 per cent, in AI governance.

The Federal Court overturned a visa decision due to the “scathing and hostile” criticisms a senior tribunal member levelled at a law firm.

BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed a partner for its tax team from global rival Baker McKenzie.

Australian personal injury firm Law Partners has expanded its presence in NSW by acquiring Catherine Henry Lawyers.