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18 Oct 2018

HSF corporate head takes on new role at NRF

The former head of Herbert Smith Freehills’ corporate team in Melbourne has departed the global firm to take up a different leading role at Norton R...

18 Oct 2018

National firm adds to employment and safety team

Colin, Biggers & Paisley has recruited a new partner who takes to the firm’s Sydney-based employment and safety team. ...

17 Oct 2018

Barrister heads to Victoria’s Coroners Court

A member of the Victorian Bar for over two decades has been declared the new coroner of the Coroners Court of Victoria. ...

16 Oct 2018

Former GC joins NewLaw firm

A former general counsel and company secretary and partner at Herbert Smith Freehills has joined NewLaw firm Hive Legal as a principal. ...

16 Oct 2018

Victoria names 3 new magistrates

Three experienced barristers have been appointed to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. ...

15 Oct 2018

Coca-Cola moves away from soft drink focus with Aus investment

Gilbert + Tobin has advised Coca-Cola Amatil on its joint acquisition alongside major shareholder, US-based The Coca-Cola Company of an equity stake i...

12 Oct 2018

Maddocks development team boosted with special counsel

Maddocks has appointed a new special counsel to its development team in the Melbourne office. ...

12 Oct 2018

Lawyers on Demand promotes legal tech expert

Alternative legal services provider Lawyers on Demand has elevated its former head of client solutions as it launches its new Designed Solutions servi...

10 Oct 2018

LIV appoints new CEO

The Law Institute of Victoria has named a new chief executive officer to “strengthen member services and advocate for the legal profession and commu...

9 Oct 2018

Former Optus GC joins alternative legal services provider

The former general counsel of Optus has joined Lawyers on Demand, as it looks to boost its newly-launched Designed Solutions offering. ...

9 Oct 2018

WA appoints new Solicitor General

Joshua Thomson SC has been appointed as Western Australia’s next Solicitor General in an announcement from the state’s Attorney-General, John Quig...

9 Oct 2018

Colin Biggers & Paisley hires former Kemp Strang partner

National firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has welcomed a restructuring and insolvency partner from mid-tier firm Kemp Strang. ...

8 Oct 2018

NSW Bar appoints 19 new senior counsel

Outgoing president of the NSW Bar Association Arthur Moses SC last week announced 19 barristers have been appointed to the level of senior counsel. ...

8 Oct 2018

Full service offerings more attractive than smaller, specialised firms

The recent acquisition of Kemp Strang by national firm Thomson Geer highlights the benefit of larger, more diversified institutional offerings, accord...

5 Oct 2018

Lawyer appointed new Race Discrimination Commissioner

A lawyer with over 20 years’ experience will take up the position of Race Discrimination Commissioner for the Australian Human Rights Commission. ...

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5 Oct 2018

Shine Lawyers acquires boutique class action firm

National personal injury firm Shine Lawyers has acquired a boutique class actions firm that it says makes it the “second largest player” by numbe...

4 Oct 2018

Thomson Geer to acquire Kemp Strang

National firm Thomson Geer is acquiring Australian mid-tier firm Kemp Strang, assuming all of its assets and all but three of its partners. ...

4 Oct 2018

Ashurst opens in Luxembourg with new tax partners

Ashurst has received a tax capability boost, in naming two new tax partners for its opening of a brand new office in Luxembourg. ...

4 Oct 2018

New Federal Court judge appointed

Attorney-General Christian Porter has announced a barrister as a new judicial appointment for the Federal Court of Australia. ...

4 Oct 2018

Chief Judge to also become Chief Justice

The Honourable Will Alstergren has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia. ...

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Jul 26 2018

New Brisbane partner for Thomson Geer

Australian law firm Thomson Geer has welcomed a new partner into their corporate and M&A team. ...

Jul 25 2018

WA’s Law Access appoints new company director and chairman

Western Australia’s legal pro bono referral service Law Access is welcoming the announcement of a ...

Jun 26 2018

Queensland crown prosecutor appointed to District Court

Crown prosecutor Glen Cash QC has been appointed to the District Court of Queensland and will presid...

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Oct 2 2018

What is the return on investment for legal marketing?

The biggest obstacle most have to answering these questions is an inability to understand the ROI of...

Oct 1 2018

Legal education issues are highlighting vulnerability of students

A significant source of vulnerability in students is insufficient education concerning their rights,...

Sep 26 2018

A letter to my law student self

To my law student self (some 15 years or so ago), this is just a little letter to you (from me now) ...