News

• Alternative dispute resolution set for shake-up

  One expert talks all things in the development pipeline for alternative dispute resolution read more

• Clayton Utz advises on Politix acquisition

  The acquisition of menswear brand Politix extends South African retailer Woolworths’ reach in the Australian market read more

• AdventBalance rechristened LOD – Lawyers On Demand

  The firms that formed one of the world’s largest NewLaw firm has completed the final step in their merger. read more

• NSW greyhound racing ban U-turn confirmed

  Observers are pointing to a number of reasons for the dramatic reversal from a stand NSW Premier Mike Baird had long defended. read more

• Chinese firm to open UK office

  The law firm, which is also looking for a possible partnership with a local firm, may open an office in the UK before the year ends. read more

• Solicitor trio accused of fleecing £600K from UK Legal Aid

  Between September 2010 and October 2014, the three solicitors allegedly got about £592,000 from Legal Aid for “interpreters’ fees.” read more

• Aussie lawyers have provided 402,216 hours of pro bono in 2016

  Demotion for equity partners becoming a trend in US… KWM names senior partner candidates for EUME… read more

• Demand for in-house litigators spikes

  An increasing number of class actions in Australia means in-house legal teams are seeking litigators more than ever before. read more

• MinterEllison advises Hitachi Construction Machinery in $976.1m Bradken takeover

  If successful, the deal will see Bradken become part of the Japanese firm’s mining and industrial services business. read more

• NRF advises ASX-listed Appen in UK acquisition

  Appen has acquired 100% of the UK firm’s shares, securing a specialised secure transcription service firm in the UK. read more