Western Australia

New firm launches to combat ‘broken’ traditional model

A new player has emerged in Western Australia with a stated intention to “make the legal profession a better place”...

01 April 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former HWL partner heads to boutique

A former partner within HWL Ebsworth Lawyers corporate practice has joined a boutique law firm.

16 March 2020

By Emma Musgrave

New Chief Judge appointed to head WA’s District Court

Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed the new Chief Judge of the District Court of Western Australia.

03 March 2020

By Tony Zhang

Climate change litigation has ‘real and personal importance for all Australians’: Robert French

The inherent issues and effects of climate change litigation are no longer simply matters of interest to lawyers —...

13 February 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

WA to introduce laws to combat abortion clinic harassment

Security for women seeking reproductive health services in Western Australia has taken a major step forward.

12 February 2020

By Tony Zhang

HFW adds 2 new partners

Global firm HFW has moved to expand its Australian presence with the addition of two partners to its Perth office.

05 February 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Acciona advised on $511m waste-to-energy project in WA

K&L Gates has advised Acciona on a $511 million waste-to-energy project in Western Australia.

22 January 2020

By Tony Zhang

Should law schools help emerging professionals learn ‘how to adult’?

It is important for educational institutions to assist the students of today, enrolled in law or otherwise, to better...

20 January 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lavan confirms new year appointments and promotions

Western Australia-headquartered law firm Lavan has appointed a new partner and promoted several others to special...

20 January 2020

By Emma Musgrave

New loan package to support WA’s Beyondie project

Allens has advised the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) on the completion of a loan facility which...

11 December 2019

By Emma Musgrave