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Ashurst finds an alternative route to Brisbane
Ashurst strengthens alternative legal services capability in APAC with global delivery centre launch in Brisbane.
Oz gets tough on bankers, set to embed 'corporate cops'
Australia's big four banks and biggest financial services firm are to find a regulator working on the inside in new enforcement measure.
Oz opens up in-house pay packets
Sydney comes out top as new report sheds light on Australian corporate lawyers' salaries, while general counsel learn there's no single standard.
Australian lawyers hitting bonus highs up to 20 percent
Bonuses for Australian lawyers in larger firms go as high as 20 per cent of the base remuneration package for senior associates, report says.
Oz IP costs concerns leads to Hague opt-out recommendation
IP Australia is concerned consumer costs outweigh benefits after public consultation, saying balance difficult to achieve.
Oz bar says don't criminalise 'honest belief' in sexual consent
The NSW bar association warns against criminalising 'honest consent' and makes allowances for stupidity and negiligence.
Australia brings first ever merger 'gun jumping' case
The first ever 'gun jumping' case has been brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Australia's in-house lawyers feature in top five roles for salary growth
In-house lawyers in the top five roles posting fastest salary growth in corporate Australia.
Australian firm picks over the bones, while UK regulator hits S&G with fine
Troubled Slater & Gordon has Adelaide office taken over by Johnston Withers, while in UK the SRA hands out £80,000 penalty.
Slater and Gordon denies injury 'claim farming' allegations
Australia's legal profession has reacted to allegations against Salter Gordon that it engaged in controversial practice of paying for injury referrals.
Australia's data breach law suits could be a honey pot of gold
The CEO of a security firm has warned corporate Australia of data breach misconception which may lead to rise in lawsuits.
Corrs joins forces on property contract blockchain project
The Australian firm is working on the project to deal with property transactions from start to finish.
New versus big law in a battle over service quality
The CEO of a prominent Australian newlaw firm criticises biglaw firms for offering bad service.
Australian bankers charged in $1.9 billion cartel case
Australian prosecutors have charged the former local heads of Citigroup and Deutsche Bank AG with criminal cartel offences.
Lawyers show 'worrying lack' of cybersecurity knowledge
Warning signs as research shows clients at risk due to Australian lawyers' lack of cybersecurity knowledge.
Australia's Clayton Utz and AMP grilled on misconduct claims
The Australian law firm and financial giant were grilled on the first day of a Royal Commission investigation.
Australian boutique law firm launches entrepreneur hotline
The service aims to remove uncertainty giving entrepreneurs a dedicated lawyer who knows their business with no price shocks.
DibbsBarker to close its doors after 17 partners head for Dentons
The Australian law firm has suffered a string of departures as Dentons acquires 17 partners.
Ashurst boosts Australian M&A practice
The firm is recruiting in Brisbane and Sydney to expand its local and Asian client base.
Australian firms in merger talks
Australian law firms McCabes and Curwoods confirm they are in talks to create a new law firm by July.