Oceania/Australia - Page 33
Australian government slashes big name from panel
The Australian government has slashed its law firm panel by more than half in a dramatic move that sees some big names dropped from the list.
Law down under is being turned upside down
The re-engineering of Australian law firms continues. But where will it end, asks Dr George Beaton.
Aussie practice to ditch hourly billing
A freshly-minted Australian legal practice has announced plans to shift away from time-based billing in a move mirroring recent developments in England.
Melbourne firm reforms leadership structure
Melbourne-founded law firm Herbert Geer has introduced a partnership board structure following the announcement of the departure of managing partner Bill Fazio earlier this year.
Adapt or die
The Australian legal market is fragmenting, says Peter Slattery of Australian law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery.
Looking up, Down Under
The lure of vast amounts of Asian business is encouraging international law firms to sniff around Australia with more keenness than ever before. Peter Bartlett assesses their chance of success