News

• HSF confirms sole CEO appointment

  Australian Mark Rigotti will become the sole CEO effective 1 May 2017 as Herbert Smith Freehills phases out its joint leadership structure. read more

• Dentons charged over gold trading advice

  More than 200 parties have sued Dentons Europe for €6.5 million over advice given by legacy Salans in 2010. read more

• DLA Piper appoints new London managing partner

  Lord Clement-Jones steps down after six years as London managing partner. read more

• Australian class actions set to rise says Herbert Smith Freehills

  Global firm opens new APAC office… KWM heavyweight leaves for US firm… read more

• Eight new partners named at top firm

  The firm stresses the new partner appointment highlights its commitment to bringing through new partnership talent. read more

• Key legal concerns for SMEs and online businesses identified

  NewLaw firm looked at its client data and conducted surveys to pinpoint issues that concern small and online businesses the most. read more

• Four firms act in $16b Ausgrid sale

  The deal is the largest privatisation by an Australian State and the largest privatisation since Telstra. read more

• Paid parental leave cuts threatens mums’ health and safety, says lawyer

  The government plans to curb “double dipping” which could mean many new mothers would lose up to $12,000. read more

• BigLaws involved in AT&T-Time Warner megadeal

  Five BigLaw firms have landed roles in the proposed US$85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner by AT&T. read more

• Privilege boosts gender bias for law firm applicants

  Hobbies like sailing and polo helped male but not female BigLaw applicants. read more