Western Australia

State breakdown: The firms deemed most attractive by location

EXCLUSIVE research has uncovered the most attractive firms in each state, with results showing mixed response...

20 September 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Hogan Lovells names Aussie partner as new global head of mining

Hogan Lovells has elevated one of its Australian partners to the role of global head of the firm’s mining sector.

09 September 2019

By Emma Musgrave

QUT professors hit back at ‘incorrect’ reporting on voluntary assisted dying laws

Mainstream media outlets and advocates should avoid “incorrect and misleading” language when discussing the...

05 September 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

HWL Ebsworth confirms upcoming merger

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers has confirmed it will combine with another Australian law firm before the end of the year.

30 August 2019

By Emma Musgrave

AGL completes WA expansion

King & Wood Mallesons has advised AGL Energy Limited (AGL) on its acquisition of Western Australia’s third...

21 August 2019

By Emma Musgrave

WA sole practitioner struck off for ‘extremely serious’ misconduct

A practitioner who “was so readily prepared to subordinate his ethical obligations” has been removed from the roll...

14 August 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

WA principal struck off for misleading District Court

The sole principal of a West Australian-based firm has been removed from the roll of practitioners following findings...

09 August 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

WA lawyer with ‘unsatisfactory attitude’ refused readmission to practice

The West Australian State Administrative Tribunal has found that a practitioner who was removed from the roll in 2013...

09 August 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lloyd Rayney loses bid to remain on roll

Perth-based barrister and former Crown prosecutor Lloyd Rayney has lost his appeal to remain on the roll of...

02 August 2019

By Emma Ryan and Jerome Doraisamy

Hall & Wilcox adds partner to Perth office

National firm Hall & Wilcox has expanded its litigation and dispute resolution and insolvency practices with the...

29 July 2019

By Emma Musgrave