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By Priya Murthy
Swine work if you can get it
The carbon price has been anything but taxing for environment lawyers, who have seen a flood of work since its introduction last year. Andrew Jennings reports.
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By Priya Murthy
Things can only get better
Last year was a stinker for the M&A market, and lawyers are bracing themselves for a tough 2013. Justin Whealing reports.
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By Priya Murthy
Legal Leaders: The people's president - Joe Catanzariti
Despite being a partner with a firm at the top end of town, the new Law Council of Australia president will draw on humble beginnings and personal experience in setting his agenda for 2013, reports Justin Whealing.
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By Priya Murthy
What goes up ... must come down
The resources boom meant it was all about E&R in Queensland until recently, where a slowdown in projects has forced firms to look at other areas of their practice for new opportunities. Andrew Jennings reports.
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By Priya Murthy
2012 - The year in review: Alone in a crowd
For the Australian legal profession, 2012 was a year where lots happened but nothing really changed.
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By Priya Murthy
Seeds of hope
Kiwi lawyers are pinning their hopes on everything from sport to oil to kickstart New Zealand’s economy and bring corporate activity back to the country. Leanne Mezrani reports.
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By Stephanie Quine
Cold cut
Radical changes to workers compensation laws in NSW will see injured workers thinking long and hard before pursuing a claim. Stephanie Quine investigates what the changes mean for workers, taxpayers and personal injuries lawyers.
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By Priya Murthy
Slice of the action
Record-breaking class action settlements are coming thick and fast in Australia at the moment, but behind the scenes tensions are mounting between the major players about who is getting what. Andrew Jennings reports.
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By Priya Murthy
Legal Leaders: Power Player - John Denton
From rubbing shoulders with world leaders to hob-nobbing with stars at film premieres, the CEO of Corrs Chambers Westgarth certainly keeps things interesting. Andrew Jennings reports.
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By Priya Murthy
Top 25 Movers & Shakers of 2012
It has been a year to remember for the legal fraternity in Oz. With mergers and the arrival of global firms, the legal sector has witnessed a number of major partner moves. Lawyers Weekly presents its Top 25 Movers & Shakers of 2012.
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