News

• Eight firms snag roles in mega UFC sale

  The $4 billion sale is the largest sports organisation deal yet and eight law firms will all play a part. read more

• 83 per cent of GC’s under pressure for efficiency says Ashurst

  India challenges Singapore, Hong Kong as arbitration centre… Sydney lawyer joins GWS GIANTS board… read more

• Hays Salary 2016

  Australia’s economy is strong in certain places and industries, but lawyer’s salaries have been flat and are expected to stay the same for the year ahead. read more

• Firm counsels on $795m UK shopping centre stake sale

  International law firm has advised on the major sale of a QIC International Property Fund interest. read more

• Former High Court judge associate joins Australian Parliament

  Sydney lawyer Julian Leeser steps into big shoes left by Philip Ruddock, in the Liberal seat of Berowra read more

• Top firm advises BMG on Alberts acquisition

  This is the first Australian corporate acquisition for BMG, taking over the 131-year-old company which launched AC/DC. read more

• British lawyer faces disciplinary action over extreme views

  A lawyer from Liverpool, England, was exposed as the former leader of a far right party. read more

• Blind Google lawyer shares his story

  He’s also worked at Big Law firm Baker Botts and has completed the New York City Triathlon. read more

• International firm expands Asia-Pac footprint

  Ashurst weighs remuneration changes… Indian law firms open to foreign competition… Cosby switches law firms for sex allegations suits… read more

• Law Council of Australia asks DFAT for more action on detained Chinese lawyers

  The Law Council of Australia is asking for more action from the Australian government on what it says is a targeting of lawyers and their families in China read more