New South Wales

Aus firm adds ‘east coast firepower’

Two partners have been recruited to add new depth to an Australian firm’s east coast presence.

17 October 2017

By Emma Musgrave

Legal luminaries shed light on sexism in the profession

A panel of eminent lawyers and politicians to have achieved ‘women first’ milestones in Australia have lamented...

16 October 2017

By Melissa Coade

Human rights ‘champions’ named RACS patrons

Michael Kirby and Gillian Triggs have been announced as the inaugural patrons of the Refugee Advice and Casework...

16 October 2017

By Melissa Coade

Bakers poaches G+T corporate partner

Baker McKenzie has recruited a new partner in its Sydney office from Gilbert + Tobin.

16 October 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

Treatment of kids under Aussie anti-terrorism laws an over-reach: ABA

The Australian Bar Association has urged the government to reconsider proposed reforms to Australian counter-terrorism...

13 October 2017

By Melissa Coade

John Howard defends ‘No’ stance to international audience

Former Australian prime minister John Howard has outlined his position against the legalisation of same-sex marriage at...

12 October 2017

By Melissa Coade

NRF recruits 3 new partners

Norton Rose Fulbright has announced it has appointed three to its Australian partnership.

12 October 2017

By Emma Musgrave

National jumps on mid-tier merger express

Piper Alderman is set to strengthen its offering with news of one more mid-tier merger to shake the market.

09 October 2017

By Melissa Coade

Clarendon loses property lawyer to mid-tier rival

A mid-tier firm has recruited a former director of Clarendon Lawyers as a special counsel in its property team.

09 October 2017

By Melissa Coade

Firm caters for uni start-ups to gain innovation edge

A university initiative that targets entrepreneurial students has been endorsed by a national law firm, culminating in...

05 October 2017

By Melissa Coade