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HSF innnovator gets Harvard scholarship
Herbert Smith Freehills innovator calls Harvard scholarship to study disruption innovation an "amazing opportunity.”
Mr Smith goes to Ashurst
Ashurst ADVANCE says it is strengthening alternative legal services and eDiscovery capability in Australia with key FTI Consulting hire.
Law In Order builds ethical walls
Legal tech firm goes for Darktrace to boost compliance and builds ethical walls saying “cyber AI is nothing short of ground-breaking.”
Australian law firm embroiled in political probe
DWF finds itself drawn into probe of senior politician as critics ask questions about her links to the firm and work earning over A$5m in government fees, according to media reports.
Clyde & Co appoints drones expert
Eminent academic Professor Ron Bartsch to assist Clyde & Co's global drones strategy group.
Nexus Law takes flight in Sydney move
NewLaw firm expands commercial law footprint as new headquarters opens in Sydney.
Firm starts a revolution
Australian-based international firm MinterEllison launches innovative graduate program and welcomes tech-focused legal operations grads.
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.'