Oceania
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IN-HOUSE STUDY
Oz in-house under pressure
In-house Australia expects a year of risk, elevated expectations, reduced resources and a strict need to focus on bringing value to their firms.
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ARBITRATION
Oz arbitration centre gets its first female president
HSF partner appointed first female President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)
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MERGER
IP battle creates $1.6 billion legal giant
IPH wins battle to acquire Xenith Group after QANTM declines to make counter-offer, as Xenith chair highlights diversity in brand culture.
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MENTORING
HSF schools Aussie entrepreneurs
Applications sought by firm's start-up school in Melbourne, which now in its third year is annual staple for the firm and entrepreneurs alike.
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EXPANSION
Dentons formalizes Oz relationship
In a new move towards seamless integration, Dentons combine with associate firm in Adelaide to extend national footprint.
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
NZ law firm alliance targets public policy
MinterEllisonRuddWatts announces strategic partnership with Iron Duke Partners to tap into growing demand for client global policy approaches.
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Leading Oz law firms give heart-felt support
In a constitutional reform move, 18 leading law firms in Australia issue support of indigenous Uluru people's 'statement from the heart.'
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LEGAL PROFESSION
NZ lawyers get a triple round of applause
New Zealand lawyers more trusted than Australians, uphold high standards though tribunal notes 'staggeringly high' bullying claims, and, survey shows 1 lawyer per 365 people.
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TRAINING
PepsiCo launches legal internship program in Oz
PepsiCo is aiming to promote diversity in the legal profession through the development of a bespoke legal internship program.
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IN-HOUSE TRANSFORMATION
PwC launches 'NewLaw' in Australia
PwC Australia launches new service for in-house legal departments transforming function, led by former senior general counsel at Telstra.
