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• Amazon’s ‘Goliath’ asks whether ‘David’ can ever expect to win against BigLaw

  The shows co-writer, formerly of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis, reflects on how different law has become since he graduated from Berkeley Law in the 1990s. read more

• Global firm rubbishes Australia focus claims

  Ashurst has rejected claims all hopes for the firm are pinned on its Australia operation. read more

• SA judges get $1000/year home security grant

  Judges in South Australia have a new $1000 per year allowance to beef up home security after the homes of two peers were targeted by criminals. read more

• Youngest Law Society of the ACT president elected

  At 33 years old, the new president of the Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory for 2016-17 is the youngest lawyer ever to hold the position. read more

• Top Irish law firm to deploy AI tech

  The move is hot on the heels of three London-headquartered firms announcing the adoption of the same AI system. read more

• PwC integrates UK legal and accountancy arms

  PwC, which began the process to integrate its legal and accountancy arms in the UK in 2014, says it is the natural and logical next step. read more

• KWM appoints former Aussie chair as new EUME managing partner

  Ince Law Alliance makes multiple appointments to Singapore team… US law firm mergers slower in third quarter… Goodwin grows international practice with team hire… read more

• Top tier launches non-legal advisory service

  Australia-based law firm has announced the launch of a board and executive remuneration consulting service it says will fill a gap in its practice. read more

• More major public M&A deals in FY16 – study

  A number of factors may boost the number of large M&A deals until next fiscal year, the study suggests. read more

• Ashurst advises Nippon Life in closing $2.4b acquisition of MLC

  NAB’s sale of MLC completes the bank’s major divestments as it realigns and focuses on core businesses in Australia and New Zealand. read more