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Australian lawyers accused of hiding client money from authorities
Two former lawyers in the Nyst Legal law firm on Australia's Gold Coast have appeared before the Brisbane Magistrates Court, accused of helping clients hide money away from the state's special financial intelligence unit.
A&O loses corporate duo to Clayton Utz
A corporate partner and an of counsel are joining Clayton Utz in Sydney - the latest moves in a fast-changing lateral hire recruitment market in Australia.
Australian firms slash costs to boost profits
Australian law firms have managed to increase their profits by an average of five over the last year - but, in a climate of falling revenues, they have had to cut costs by 36 per cent in order to do so.
Aussie firms plan expansion as economic prospects worsen
A third of law firms in Australia are planning to open new offices despite a worsening in prospects and business confidence in the last few months.
Australian bank stamps out hourly billing
An Australian bank general counsel has spoken out in favour of long-term relationships.
Australian firms on the hunt for increased revenues
Pressure on revenues is forcing Australian firms to look overseas in a bid to increase turnover.
Father and son legal team sue Australian politician
Chris Hannay and his son Daniel have been accused of contempt of court by the man they are suing for defamation in a A$1.2m suit - Campbell Newman, the premier of Queensland.
One in three lawyers at risk on alcohol intake
An unhealthy drinking culture in law firms is being seen as a major reason why 32% of Australian lawyers are at a medium to high risk of excessive alcohol consumption, according to new research.
Lawyers suspicious over wellbeing plans
Research into the views of nearly 1,000 lawyers in Australia has shown widespread scepticism about whether their law firm employers genuinely care about their health.
Law firm uses Facebook to approach potential drug claim clients
LY Lawyers, a firm with offices in Sydney, has used Facebook feeds to send out a picture of person cutting lines of cocaine along with a short explanation of their services.
Aussie construction lawyer starts boutique to avoid conflicts
The former head of construction at Holding Redlich has left the firm, taking eight lawyers with him, in order to set up a boutique practice.
Law market deteriorates for Australian graduates
Over the last two years the proportion of law graduates unable to find full-time work within four months of graduating has risen sharply from 21.5 to 25%, according to the GradStats report.
Listed law firms see 30pc growth in Australia
Slater & Gordon Limited and Shine Corporate have both seen growth of more than 30% during 2014.
Former lawyer who lied to Minter gets seven-year ban
Luke Grosser, who forged academic achievements, records and employment experience and used them to gain a summer placement at Minter Ellison, has been barred from practising until 2022.
Minters takes on three-partner tax team from Maddocks
A team of three tax partners which used to work together at PwC have now made another move together, leaving Maddocks for Minter Ellison in Australia.
Withers expands through Australia alliance
Withers has launched a new alliance in Australia through a link-up with Balazs Lazanas & Welch - in a venture which will target tax, corporate and immigration clients and will be called Withers SBL.
Barrister from leading legal family dies in Sydney siege
The 38-year old barrister Katrina Dawson, of 8 Selborne Chambers, died on her way to hospital after the coffee bar siege and was said to have been protecting a pregnant colleague from gunfire when she was hit.
Law firms drop out of pro bono
The proportion of larger Australian law firms taking part in pro bono work has slipped to 50 per cent over the last year, according to a report from the National Pro Bono Centre.
Corrs gains first mover advantage with Orbit
Australian law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is the first firm in the region to launch a legal resourcing business but others are likely to follow.
Corrs launches contract lawyers team
Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has launched an 'new legal resourcing business' through which clients can use contract lawyers on a temporary basis.