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LawAdvisor in start-up acquisition
Firm invests in legal automation with acquisition of early-stage consultation startup Kobi.ai from Mills Oakley.
MinterEllison in disruptive move
Australian firm appoints two non-legal partners and launches new infrastructure consulting arm
Australian firm launches disruptive arm
MinterEllison, Australia's largest independent firm, appoints two non-legal Partners and launches new Infrastructure Consulting arm.
Australian firms in promotional rounds
It's a busy time for firms in Australia as a number appointments and expansion of practices are rolled out.
DWF doubling up with Melbourne team
DWF celebrates bringing in Elpis Korosidis Lawyers to expand Australia offering and complement firm's existing banking and finance expertise.
Lander & Rogers launches lawtech hub
Melbourne lawtech hub formally launched featuring new startups and scaleup, with new intake also due in September.
Study raises the bar on judicial stress
Australian study on mental health raises concerns for the judiciary of burnout, alcohol abuse and sleep disorders among judges and magistrates.
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.
Oz arbitration centre gets its first female president
HSF partner appointed first female President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)
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.
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.
Dentons formalizes Oz relationship
In a new move towards seamless integration, Dentons combine with associate firm in Adelaide to extend national footprint.
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.'
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.
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.
A&O in new Australia and Asia Pacific push
Firm appoints partner to lead new Allen & Overy consulting business in Australia and Asia Pacific, first in a series of planned appointments.
In-house set for growth in Australia
Australian companies predicted to reduce outsourcing legal work and demand more relevant industry experience, according to new report.
Legal teams in-house growth a driver in law firm consolidation
Consolidation of law firms in part driven by the growth in in-house legal teams, says Australian white paper.
Top Sino-Australian law firm investigated over working conditions
King & Wood Mallesons faces allegations of work overload and 'grueling conditions' where lawyers slept in the office to meet deadlines.
Australian barristers warned about bad behaviour after 'recent incidents'
'Recent incidents' prompt president of the NSW bar association to write to members warning of perils of e-communication and social media.