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By Lawyers Weekly
Legal Leaders: Freehills' Philippa Stone on making it count
As a mother of five and Freehills 'lifer', Philippa Stone has had her hands full over the years. She tells Stephanie Quine about the satisfaction she finds in saving companies, delivering deals…
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By Lawyers Weekly
A delicate balance: The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
In the debate about whether human rights should have legislative protection, passions run high on both sides. Claire Chaffey examines the heated battle currently taking place as the Victorian…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Incorporation: Why are law firms reluctant to move away from the partnership model?
Only two law firms in the world have listed on a stock exchange, and they are both based in Australia. Justin Whealing examines why they did it and why the majority of law firms are so reluctant…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Singapore: The next Asian hub for Australian law firms?
When it comes to Singapore, the legal services market is just as hot as the weather - and it's largely thanks to Indonesia, reports Claire Chaffey.
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By Holding Redlich gets involved in the arts
Practice Profile: Animal law - the 'next social justice movement'
Years ago, the field of 'animal law' was a mere flight of fiction, represented by the likes of Napoleon and his four-legged friends' dealings with the wily Mr Whymper in Orwell's Animal Farm.…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Allens Arthur Robinson acts on High Court asylum case
As yet another high-profile asylum seeker case comes before the High Court, pro bono assistance is proving to be a crucial part of the process. Stephanie Quine reports.Allens Arthur Robinson is…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Changing Channels: Andrew O'Keefe on Allens to showbiz
For Andrew O'Keefe, the son of former Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales Barry O'Keefe and brother of well-known international lawyer Roger O'Keefe, his decision to abandon the…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Changing Channels: Slater & Gordon alumni & screenwriter Jane Allen
Fifteen years ago, Jane Allen's life as a lawyer at Slater & Gordon was very different to the one she has now. Her desire to pursue a career as a screenwriter has taken her all to the way to…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Changing Channels: Lawyer & comedian James O'Loghlin
The analytical lawyer and the creative entertainer do indeed share something: an appetite for words and a desire to persuade. This is certainly the case for stand-up comedian James O'Loghlin…
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By Holding Redlich gets involved in the arts
Changing Channels: Lawyers who switched from the top tier to television
Comparisons between the courtroom and the stage have often been made: spellbinding oratory, dramatic entrances, intricate stories and memorable characters - not to mention wigs and props. But…
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