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Staff exodus from major firm and reprimand for threatening lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 June)

Amid the record promotion announcements this week, there was a 150-staff exodus from one of Australia’s biggest firms. Over in the disciplinary space, a former barrister cannot escape a finding he foiled the administration of justice.

user iconNaomi Neilson • 22 June 2024 • Big Law
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Here are the 10 most-read articles from the week:

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  1. Former silk cannot shake findings he ‘thwarted’ administration of justice
A disgraced barrister tossed out of the profession because of his misconduct in the Banksia class action has failed to appeal findings he thwarted the administration of justice for financial gain.

  1. Partner, 150 staff depart Gadens Brisbane to launch new firm
A former senior banking partner at Gadens Brisbane launched a dedicated mortgage lending firm with a team of 150 staff of lawyers, paralegals and support personnel as the BigLaw player looks ahead to combining its independent partnerships across the country.

  1. Boutique firm fails again to win back $100k refund to client
A Sydney boutique firm’s attempt to claw back almost $100,000 from a client it was told to refund has failed for the fourth time.

  1. Perth lawyer reprimanded over threats to another practitioner
A former Perth lawyer has been publicly reprimanded for making a baseless accusation of misconduct against another legal practitioner.

  1. Hall & Wilcox reveals record 60 senior promotions, including 7 female partners
National law firm Hall & Wilcox has promoted 60 senior staff and seven new partners – all female – successfully achieving its 40 per cent female representation in the partnership.

  1. Landers promotes 44, including 7 to partner
National law firm Lander & Rogers has elevated seven lawyers to its partnership and promoted another 37 lawyers to more senior roles.

  1. Jailed lawyer who ‘robbed Peter to pay Paul’ struck off
A senior lawyer jailed for taking over $2 million during an elaborate misappropriation scheme has been removed from the roll.

  1. Barry Nilsson names new chair
National law firm Barry Nilsson, which has over 400 staff across six offices, has appointed a new chair for a two-year term.

  1. Family law firm loses fight with lawyer over $12k fee
A small family law practice and a lawyer clashed in a Queensland tribunal over a $12,000 legal bill.

  1. Lawyer, counsel accused of giving ‘false, misleading medical evidence to court’
A man’s allegations that a barrister and a lawyer presented false and misleading evidence is reliant on him fronting $15,000 to a court.

Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. 

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