Overhauling the brand of a national firm is no small undertaking, and Deacons has set itself a "monumental" task. As Zoe Lyon discovers, there's far more to a brand overhaul than a name change
Banking and finance practices have never been busier - partly because renewed economic confidence has led to a spate of new business and partly because the GFC created problems that demand their expertise, writes Michael Pollak.
More than 1000 delegates from 82 countries met in Singapore recently for Asia's key climate change conference, Carbon Forum Asia. Deacons' Elisa de Wit, Felicity Rourke and Rebecca Hoare outline some of the issues covered.
Partners have gradually come to realise the value that CFOs with strong commercial experience can bring to law firm management, writes Zoe Lyon.
The new national OH&S Act is designed to simplify compliance, but to date such ambitions appear to have merely generated division. Lawyers Weekly talks to the experts to find out their opinions and concerns.
Great spaces make great places and competition is mounting for large law firms to ensure their office design reflects their success, culture and esteem, reports Deborah Singerman. We take a peak at the offices of the major firms to see how they're stepping out into the future.
Where others have failed in uniting Australian firms with a large English counterpart, Don Boyd has succeeding in announcing the merger of Deacons into Norton Rose. He speaks to Angela Priestley.
