News

• Senior NRF lawyer relocating to Singapore

  Asia-Pac partner changes at A&O… Britain appoints first female lord chancellor… Report warns consumer products sector over regulatory compliance… read more

• Qantm prepares for $374m IPO

  Holding company for Australian IP and patent firms – Qantm Intellectual Property – ready to list read more

• Combatting alcohol problems in the legal industry

  Stress, overwork and isolation create the perfect storm for lawyers drinking too much, but more awareness is needed. read more

• ABA president highlights issues in the Northern Territory, Timor Leste

  Patrick O’Sullivan QC tackles how Timor Leste may be helped and proposed Northern Territory bail laws. read more

• DLA Piper advises on reverse takeover of global tech start-up

  The acquiring company moves on to a completely new line of business and name. read more

• Four major firms greenlight Ireland lawyer registration as Brexit precaution

  The move is to counter difficulties practising in the European Union which may come about because of Brexit. read more

• 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