News

• High Court dismisses ICAC power challenge

  The High Court has dismissed a challenge to laws governing ICAC powers brought by mining businessman Travers Duncan. read more

• M&A mega deals are back

  The first half of 2015 has seen a return of the large M&A deals, a new study has revealed. read more

• Should your law firm rebrand?

  Australasian Lawyer reveals the three simple factors to determine whether your firm needs a brand makeover. read more

• Firm sponsors major international diplomacy program

  An international diplomacy program will celebrate 25 years running this evening, with an inaugural program for its alumni. read more

• Morning Briefing: International firm opens Korea office

  International firm opens Korea office… First international law firm moves into Cameroon… Osborne Clarke formalises Hong Kong relationship… Law Society calls for change to employment tribunals… read more

• Lawyer swindles Legal Aid out of $30,000

  A Legal Aid lawyer who rorted the system out of tens of thousands of dollars, went before the Civil and Administrative Tribunal yesterday. read more

• First female chief justice appointed

  The Queensland premier announced the appointment of a new chief justice yesterday, two months after the resignation of Tim Carmody. read more

• Firm advises on $1.4bn PPP

  A major firm has advised on the Sydney International Convention Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct PPP. read more

• Morning Briefing: Personal injury firm reports profit decline

  Personal injury firm reports profit decline... International firm boosts Singapore insurance practice… Gibson Dunn appoints new co-head in London… Hogan Lovells adds Dubai partner… read more

• Why firms are worried about the legal industry’s future

  In a recent ALPMA post, Dr George Beaton outlined the reasons BigLaw managing partners aren’t sleeping so well. read more