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Australian firm McCullough Robertson launches defence and national security business
McR Defence will be led by former Downer Group managing director Brett Sangster and deputy GC Evan Economo
Progressing family law disputes through Covid-19 in Australia
Amanda Humphreys reports on how Australia's family courts and lawyers are coping with lockdown
The multimillion-dollar settlement with a sting in its tail for Australia class actions
The Vocus judgment will have a chilling effect on litigation funding hindering access to justice, argues Steven Friel
Ashurst hires from Deloitte to launch Australia consulting arm
International firm branches out into 'new law' as part of 2023 strategy
UK-listed firm DWF grows Melbourne business with trio of technology hires
Lawyers join from Australian firm MacPherson Kelley to boost DWF's IT&T practice
Clayton Utz closes Sydney office over possible coronavirus infection
'No cause for alarm' says firm after fears employee may have been indirectly exposed to virus
Clyde & Co makes three-partner hire in Melbourne from Norton Rose
Trio grow UK-based firm's Australia partner count to 32
Australia's law firms step up efforts to help bushfire victims as crisis grows
King & Wood Mallesons, Ashurst, Herbert Smith Freehills and Gilbert & Tobin among firms providing aid
Foreign bidders drive Australia's public M&A market
American, Canadian and Japanese investors target Australia for deals, according to Minter Ellison research
Norton Rose and Clayton Utz appoint new leaders in Australia
First female managing partner for Norton Rose; Clayton Utz promotes international strategy head
High Court puts brakes on Australia's litigation funding boom with landmark ruling
Lawyers digest implications of decision to strike down common fund orders
Diversity needed in arbitration
Leading arbitrator calls for greater diversity in changing global arbitration landscape.
New climate leader at Baker McKenzie
Form appoints Sydney-based Ilona Millar as global head of climate change.
Expansion brings up a 'ton 80' for DWF
As DWF targets growth with McDonald Johnson lawyers joining, bringing the DWF headcount in Australia to 180 or a ton 80 as they say in darts.
Oz sees law firms pulse rate falling
Bank survey shows Australian law firms expect lower profit growth as confidence in current business conditions slips from 85 percent in 2018 to 54 percent in 2019.
Clydes boosts maritime practice with double hire
Clyde & Co appoints key maritime, commodities and transport partner in Australia and adds marine partner to strengthen Scottish practice.
Ashurst unveils next generation delivery
Firms launches global delivery centre in Brisbane, leveraging off its successful delivery centre in Glasgow.
Company boards face up to increased regulation and risk
Regulatory reform continues apace for Australian companies in 2019 and building resilience is critical.
Sparke Helmore brings in cohort of 25
Firm welcomes a 25-strong team from ClarkeKann Brisbane
Dentons risk specialists hit the road
Following Royal Commission report, risk consulting managing directors head to Australia to advise organisations in high risk industries.