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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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Holding Redlich gets involved in the arts
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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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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Holding Redlich gets involved in the arts
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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Holding Redlich gets involved in the arts
Practice Profile: The chosen few -- the rapidly shrinking world of personal injury lawyers
The pool of firms practicing in the area of personal injury is rapidly shrinking. What does thefuture hold for the handful of players left to protect the rights of the injured? Claire Chaffey…
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Lawyers Weekly
Law of the Land: Greener pastures for regional lawyers?
Country lawyers enjoy quality client relationships, diverse work opportunities and lifestyle benefits - but working in regional and rural areas is not without its challenges. Justin Whealing…
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Lawyers Weekly
Double vision: Clifford Chance & DLA Piper's plans for the local market
Australia's newest foreign arrivals share the same lofty ambitions. But, as Justin Whealing discovers, their plans for local domination are worlds apart.Clifford Chance and DLA Piper both marked…
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Lawyers Weekly
Practice Profile: Perfect harmony for OHS lawyers?
The national harmonised OHS laws are due to start on 1 January 2012. But will they will be effective in reducing red tape and making the workplace safer? Justin Whealing reportsWhen does a…
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The global reach of legal process outsourcing
With Australian firms starting to consider the opportunities provided by legal process outsourcing, LPO provider Fronterion predicts that 2011 will be a pivotal year for the development of the…
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