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K&L Gates takes Brisbane managing partner from global rival
Global law firm K&L Gates has poached the Brisbane managing partner from a rival BigLaw firm to bolster its energy,...
08 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
Gender pay gaps getting worse in Aussie law firms
Australia’s biggest law firms had their gender pay data exposed for the second year in a row. Here, Lawyers Weekly...
04 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Bakers banking and finance partner joins Clayton Utz
National law firm Clayton Utz has moved to strengthen its banking and finance ranks with the appointment of a partner...
04 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Tax partner to return to Baker McKenzie
The senior tax director at Expedia Group is set to boomerang to global law firm Baker McKenzie, where he previously...
26 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Deals of this magnitude don’t come along very often’: Reflections on a $24bn acquisition
Here, a handful of firms involved in the multibillion-dollar acquisition of AirTrunk by Blackstone and CPP Investments...
23 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Former Hogan Lovells partner joins Baker McKenzie
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has moved to strengthen its banking and finance ranks with the hire of a Sydney-based...
08 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Baker McKenzie appoints new chair of India practice
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed a new chair of its global India practice, replacing Singapore-based...
15 November 2024
By Lauren Croft
Baker McKenzie adds construction partner
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has bolstered its construction practice in Brisbane with the addition of a new partner,...
12 November 2024
By Lauren Croft
BigLaw firms advise on $24bn acquisition
Numerous BigLaw firms have worked on one of the largest private capital M&A deals in Australian...
09 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Construction partner leaves Bakers for Hall & Wilcox
BigLaw firm Hall & Wilcox has appointed a partner from global rival Baker McKenzie, who has brought an associate...
15 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Baker McKenzie promotes 18, including 3 to partner
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has unveiled its senior promotions for FY2024–25 around the world, with three...
02 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
JWS adds corporate special counsel from Baker McKenzie
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has made another senior appointment, hiring a special counsel to help deepen...
12 April 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Dentons hires new partner
Dentons has bolstered its banking and finance practice with the addition of a new partner, who was previously a special...
04 April 2024
By Lauren Croft
Will private capital be one of the biggest drivers of investment in 2024?
“Never before in history has there been so much capital in private hands, ready to deploy,” says a banking and...
03 January 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
How to lead successfully in an evolving practice area
Many practice areas have undergone significant change in recent years. Here, an award-winning partner shares her top...
27 December 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
HFW adds environment and climate change partner from Baker McKenzie
Global law firm HFW is expanding its environment and climate change practice with the appointment of a partner from...
15 December 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Baker McKenzie APAC managing director to head up CPA Australia
The managing director in the Asia-Pacific region for global law firm Baker McKenzie, who was previously the firm’s...
13 December 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
How this award-winning partner is navigating the renewable energy transition
The reigning Partner of the Year has shed light on the challenges and opportunities impacting the nation’s rapidly...
13 November 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Baker McKenzie launches joint venture with Korean firm
Baker McKenzie has cemented its expansion into the Korean market with a historic joint venture with Korean law firm KL...
12 October 2023
By Lauren Croft
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Baker McKenzie, Clayton Utz and NRF all add new real estate partners
Some of Australia’s biggest law firms are shoring up their leadership ranks in real estate practice groups,...
12 October 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
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