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Appeal lodged in CommBank shareholder class action
A dismissed shareholder class action against Commonwealth Bank over its alleged failures to comply with anti-money...
26 June 2024
By Naomi Neilson
CommBank share price class action dismissed
A court has dismissed a class action that alleged Commonwealth Bank traded shares at an artificially inflated price...
13 May 2024
By Naomi Neilson
The benefits of private banking for lawyers
As time-poor professionals, lawyers appreciate speed and simplicity. Banking with Commonwealth Private allows lawyers...
21 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why every lawyer needs a succession plan
“The decisions you made 10 years ago will be the decisions you live with today”: Lawyers are being urged to...
20 November 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Criminal proceedings against CBA dropped
Criminal proceedings against the big four bank have been dismissed due to an expired limitation
20 December 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Working ‘hand in glove’ to drive innovation
Despite innovation being extremely broad, these two firms have found different ways of implementing new tech and...
19 December 2022
By Lauren Croft
CBA closes $1.7m financing deal
Gilbert + Tobin has advised the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) on its financing deal with Australian Carbon Credit Units...
01 December 2022
By Emma Musgrave
ASIC proceedings against CBA dismissed by Federal Court
The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the corporate regulator alleging that Commonwealth Bank of...
30 November 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
CBA, Westpac, ANZ to pay $126m in class action settlements
Multiple consumer credit insurance class actions against CBA, ANZ and Westpac have reached settlement agreements...
14 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
CBA advised on billion-dollar offer of PERLS XV
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on its $1.78 billion offer...
10 November 2022
By Emma Musgrave
CBA launches new cyber safety initiative for SME firms
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has launched a new cyber safety training program to upskill small businesses, in a bid...
20 October 2022
By Lauren Croft
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‘You have to be proactive’ to be a successful law firm
Anticipating client needs and being proactive in your firm strategy are key elements of being an innovative law firm,...
08 April 2022
By Lauren Croft
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CBA sells 55% stake to global investment firm
CBA has sold over half of their stake in Colonial First State to global investment firm KKR in a deal worth $1.47...
17 January 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Aussie firms ‘have not missed a beat’ during COVID-19
New research from CBA reveals how many law firms across the country feel positive about business conditions and are...
16 November 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Vic Bar paves way for more students to pursue law
The Victorian Bar has awarded $1,500 and unique opportunities to 14 secondary students in an effort to encourage more...
19 July 2021
By Naomi Neilson
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Former Vic Bar president joins legalsuper
A distinguished practitioner and former president of the Victorian Bar Council has moved into the superannuation...
19 July 2021
By Naomi Neilson
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Hollard Group on track to buy CBA’s general insurance business
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised Hollard Group on its agreement to purchase CBA’s general insurance...
28 June 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Partner of the Year finalists for 2021 revealed
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Commonwealth Bank of Australia are delighted to announce the finalists for this...
15 June 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Digital home loan platform merges with CBA’s Aussie Home Loans
Global law firm Ashurst has advised Lendi on its merger with CBA’s Aussie Home Loans
17 May 2021
By Emma Musgrave
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Submissions open for 2021 Partner of the Year Awards
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Commonwealth Bank of Australia are delighted to announce that submissions are now...
06 May 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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