News

• PwC taps former KWM, O’Melveny lawyers for HK legal launch

  The practice will focus on M&A, business reorganisations, regulatory compliance, and general corporate and commercial work read more

• Aussie universities among best in the world for law

  International firm receives Hong Kong award for caring… Businesses could face lawsuits from travelling employees… read more

• Chapman Tripp advises as Australia’s Downer expands to NZ

  The acquisition of Hawkins, which closes by the end of the month, signals consolidation in the construction sector read more

• KWM acts on $212m placement

  Part of the proceeds will be used to acquire 49 child care centres across Australia read more

• Russell Kennedy launches formal gender equality plan

  The regional firm aims to become one of WGEA’s employers of choice for gender equality read more

• DLA Piper merges with Portuguese ally ABBC

  The merger is a “natural evolution,” said DLA Piper’s joint global CEO read more

• Morgan Lewis launches remote working program

  Associates in the US and the UK can work remotely for a part of the week starting 1 May read more

• Regulator begins court action against Audi over emissions scandal

  Offshore firm’s banking chief takes managing partner role… Global firm offers flexible working for associates… read more

• MinterEllison acts as Japanese giant grabs majority stake in Aussie builder

  The acquisition will lead to a merger with another Australian company the Japanese construction behemoth bought most of in 2015 read more

• HSF advises on Sydney office, wind farm sale

  A prime office asset in Sydney is sold for $76m, while Mitsui offloads its Bald Hills wind project read more