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Big Law 25 October 2018 ByEmma MusgraveThe president of the Law Society of Tasmania has issued an open letter...

The president of the Law Society of Tasmania has issued an open letter to one of the state's prominent...

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Big Law 25 October 2018 ByGrace OrmsbyInternational and independent firms among best for women

The Women Lawyer Association of NSW has identified several partnership firms it says are the “best firms for women,”...

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Big Law 25 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyIncreasing number of ASX200 CEOs have law backgrounds

New data has shown that the number of chief executive officers of ASX200 companies boasting law degrees has reached 15...

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The Bar 25 October 2018 ByEmma MusgraveUK barrister admitted to practice foreign law in Aus

A UK-based competition barrister has become what’s being described as the first-ever lawyer to gain an Australian...

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Big Law 25 October 2018 ByGrace OrmsbyJapanese company sells off interest in WA refinery

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Japanese trading company ITOCHU Corporation on the sale of its five per cent...

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SME Law 25 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyColin Biggers & Paisley appoints new special counsel

National firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has welcomed a new special counsel for its insurance team.

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Big Law 25 October 2018 ByGrace OrmsbyWaste collection manufacturer offloads majority share to German...

Cooper Grace Ward has acted for shareholders of Superior Pak Holdings Pty Ltd in the sale of majority shareholding to...

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SME Law 25 October 2018 ByGrace OrmsbyAussie firm nabs team to launch new practice

An Australian mid-tier firm has opened up shop to a new family law practice in Canberra, with the recruitment of a...

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Politics 24 October 2018 ByJerome DoraisamyFour criminal lawyers arrested and charged with numerous offences

The Crime and Corruption Commission in Queensland has arrested and laid charges against six men, comprising four...

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Big Law 24 October 2018 ByEmma MusgraveNational firm wins multimillion-dollar class action

A national law firm has won a multimillion-dollar class action in the Supreme Court of NSW, on behalf...

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