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BigLaw shake-ups and award announcements: What’s hot in law this week (27 November to 1 December)

December is here and the run-up to the end of year is in full swing. In the meantime, though, the news cycle isn’t slowing down. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

user iconLawyers Weekly • 02 December 2023 • Big Law
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For the week from 27 November to 1 December, these were the 10 most read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):

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  1. Fake Airtasker lawyer has prison sentence reduced
A Queensland man who pretended to be a lawyer on a five-star Airtasker profile so he could sell legal advice for just $50 has had his prison sentence downgraded on appeal.

  1. Women in Law Awards 2023 winners revealed
There were 30 winners at this year’s awards, with a senior Macquarie University lecturer nabbing the Excellence Award.

  1. Thomson Geer takes property team, including 2 partners, from Macpherson Kelley
National practice Thomson Geer has moved to strengthen its property ranks with the appointment of two partners and their team from mid-market firm Macpherson Kelley.

  1. Clyde & Co names new managing partner for Australia
Global law firm Clyde & Co has appointed a Dubai-based partner, who currently serves in a leadership capacity in the firm’s global regulatory and investigations practice, as its new Australian head.

  1. Finalists unveiled for 30 Under 30 Awards 2024
More than 280 young guns in the legal profession will contest for this year’s awards, proudly supported by principal partner Taylor Root.

  1. Lehrmann accused of ‘fabricating’ submarine evidence
A number of Bruce Lehrmann’s conflicting accounts have been scrutinised in court, including a claim he went to Parliament House on the night of Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape because he had received sensitive information about the French submarine deal.

  1. Qld solicitor appeals disciplinary costs order
A Queensland solicitor alleged to have delayed the finalisation of his client’s matter has successfully convinced a court he should not have to pay the entire costs of the disciplinary proceedings.

  1. Kennedys nabs Clyde & Co Aussie head as new insurance partner
Global law firm Kennedys has moved to bolster its insurance ranks in APAC with the appointment of Lucinda Lyons, the current Australian managing partner for fellow BigLaw firm Clyde & Co.

  1. Porter assault allegations inspired Higgins’ media interviews
Brittany Higgins, appearing as a witness for Network Ten, said she went public with her story after a media program accused former attorney-general Christian Porter of a history of sexist and inappropriate behaviour towards women.

  1. Hall & Wilcox adds partner from White & Case, team from Holding Redlich
National law firm Hall & Wilcox has moved to “significantly” expand its projects and infrastructure capability in Melbourne with the appointment of two partners from BigLaw rivals, one of whom has brought his team with him.

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