News

• Global firm makes strategic US play

  The acquisition of a Boston-based specialist litigation and investigations firm bolsters the global giant’s practices in the life sciences and healthcare sectors read more

• Ground-breaking UK deal succeeds with advice from Magic Circle firm

  Expect more insurance premium finance companies to turn to securitization, the firm says read more

• Global law firm “very concerned” as Brexit talks begin

  New partners at international firm’s Chinese associate… Singapore law graduate glut means more unpaid trainees… read more

• Embattled firm expects $20m in costs as it notches major win for refugees

  The victory is billed as the largest human rights class action settlement in Australian legal history read more

• Commercial firm ends ‘Pitch Perfect’ star’s defamation case on a high note

  The Hollywood star prevailed against a Germany-based global media giant read more

• Legal profession launches human rights framework

  The nation’s top body for lawyers implements the policy as Australia seeks a seat at the UN Human Rights Council read more

• Antitrust regulators clear Dow-Du Pont merger advised by big law firms

  No further approvals in the US are required for the deal to close read more

• DLA Piper announces new global scholarship scheme

  Corrs Chambers Westgarth acts for Rebel Wilson in defamation case… International firm adds to Singapore arbitration practice… read more

• Senior duo move to specialist firm from global firm

  The insurance specialist firm boosts its Sydney and Adelaide senior ranks read more

• Proposed expansion of ministerial power rash and overreaching – Law Council

  The proposal to give the immigration minister veto over citizenship decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal undermines vital checks and balances, the Law Council says read more