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The making of a national firm: Freehills
Freehills is a firm that is in tune with its past. In April this year, it launched Freehills: A history of Australia's First National Law Firm, which chronicles the history of the firm from its…
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The making of a national firm: Johnson Winter & Slattery
Peter Slattery has wasted no time in expanding his firm. As the managing partner of Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS), he has presided over the opening of four offices in seven years, with…
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The making of a national firm: Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Mallesons Stephen Jaques can trace its history back to a Londoner who had the good sense to chase some better weather, a little opportunity and a new life on the other side of the world. That…
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The making of a national firm: Minter Ellison
The roots of Minter Ellison stretch back almost 200 years. In the 1820's, a group of practitioners in Sydney ultimately morphed into Minter Simpson by the start of the 20th Century, while in…
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The making of a national firm: Moray & Agnew
Insurance firm Moray & Agnew has rapidly broadened its national reach in the last decade, thanks to a number of key mergers and appointments. In February this year the firm made its most…
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The making of a national firm: Sparke Helmore
The firm now known as Sparke Helmore first opened its doors in Newcastle in 1882, with William Edward Sparke at the helm. In 1895, the firm became known as Sparke & Millard when Godfrey…
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Legal Leaders: Against the odds -- Ron McCallum
Living with a disability has not stopped Ron McCallum from carving out a career that is the envy of his peers in the legal profession. He speaks to Claire Chaffey about his professional feats…
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By Lawyers Weekly
The dissatisfaction epidemic: Why are lawyers unhappy?
Low satisfaction levels and consequent mental health issues have long plagued the legal profession. But what leads to unhappiness in lawyers, and how can it be turned around? A roundtable of law…
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Legal Leaders: The mark of Kain – John Kain, Kain Corporate + Commercial
Uncomfortable with the partnership model, John Kain sought to make his name in a one-city firm run along corporate lines, writes Angela Priestley.
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