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DibbsBarker 20-strong team exits in Brisbane
The team has defected to competitor Hall & Wilcox which is planning further expansion.
Russell McVeagh appoints external investigator amidst media storm
The law firm has responded to sexual harassment claims by appointing a high profile civil servant to investigate, amongst other issues, the firm's culture.
Most law firms fail the 'First Impression Test'
SME law firms are not creating a good impression to potential clients nor following up viable inquiries.
K&L Gates pulls in partner duo from Melbourne firm
Local Melbourne law firm Mills Oakley has lost two of its infrastructure partners to the US firm.
Australian law firm mergers set for take-off in 2018
Australia could be in for a bout of merger mania this year as two law firms announce plans and another is said to be ready to propose.
King & Wood Mallesons launches virtual trainee programme
In an innovative move, the firm is creating Australia's first law virtual internships for students interested in working in global law firms.
Slater & Gordon seal final part of the deal
The law firm is preparing for a new journey as the Federal Court of Australia approves its recapitalisation plan.
KWM partner to head up KPMG's Australian law practice
KPMG has wooed law firm King & Wood Malleson's (KWM) banking and finance partner Stuart Fuller to take the helm at its Australian law practice.
Australia on track for automation renaissance
Robotics and automation will improve manufacturing in Australia whilst wiping out work in some emerging markets, says law firm Corrs.
DWF ties up with Australian insurance boutique
The UK firm will enter an association with insurance specialists MVM with a merger expected to follow.
Corrs raids Allens in Papua New Guinea
Allens has lost its lead partner in PNG as Corrs establishes a new operation headed up by Vaughan Mills.
Australian legal tech firm launches digital platform to select barristers
BarristerSELECT will locate the right barrister for a job, using the expertise of barristers' clerks.
Australian law firm hails use of digital currencies for its business
Lehman Walsh has embraced digital currencies and adopted a progressive approach to new technology which it claims is paying dividends.
Arbitration looks set to increase in Australia
Australia could embrace arbitration in the next year in line with the rest of the world.
Australian corporate law depts increase productivity with tech
Australian corporate legal departments are improving productivity by investing in technology.
Corrs deploys Luminance's artifical intelligence for deals
The firm will use Luminance's artificial intelligence technology in its M&A department.
Corrs hires ethical hacker as it launches cyber rapid response team
The Australian law firm is ready to rock when it comes to data breaches, hacks or cyber security issues.
Australian law firms report positive business outlook
Business is booming in Australia but there are clouds on the horizen, law firms report in the latest bank research.
Australian index recognises new ideas
A diverse mix of innovative legal professionals have been recognised in the Australian innovators index.
Australians view accountants as more ethical than lawyers
Only politicians and estate agents are viewed as more unethical than lawyers in an annual governance poll.