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Major takeover battle for Australia’s largest listed renewable energy generator

In a bidding war for Australia’s largest ASX-listed energy generator, G+T is advising Infigen Energy on the competing off-market takeover bids by Iberdrola and UAC Energy.

14 July 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Law Student of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Law Student of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

14 July 2020
By Reporter
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Grads to help young lawyers break into international law

Recent graduates are addressing a major gap in international law by creating a space for new and studying law professionals to pursue this area. The co-founders discussed their inspiring and innovative initiative in conversation with Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé.

13 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Queensland law students make ‘critical’ update to research system

A pro bono team staffed by law students has updated a database that records all new information on deaths in custody across Australian states and territories.

13 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Hong Kong law students offered residency amid controversial new laws

Amid controversial national security laws, the Australian government has offered new visas to Hong Kong students that could lead to permanent residency.

13 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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News, awards and features: Top 10 things young lawyers should know today

Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé takes a look at the last fortnight’s news that young lawyers, from in training to recent grads, should know about the profession today.

14 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Mental health improves amid COVID-19 restrictions

While the legal profession adjusts to remote working conditions and scales back on its connectivity with colleagues, lawyers have reported improvements in mental health – but there are some concerns that firms should look out for.

13 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Transaction Team of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Transaction Team of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

13 July 2020
By Reporter
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In-House Company Secretary of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the In-House Company Secretary of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

13 July 2020
By Reporter
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Qld criminal lawyer loses appeal over practising ban

A Queensland criminal lawyer who repeatedly breached bail conditions while on fraud charges has lost his appeal against the cancellation of his practising certificate.

13 July 2020
By Tony Zhang