Western Australia

Editor's pick: Law Week events you can't afford to miss

The countdown is on for our favourite week of the year and to celebrate, Lawyers Weekly has curated a list of our top...

11 May 2018

By Emma Ryan

UWA Law School appoints ‘Juris Dogtor’

A furry, four-legged companion has joined The University of Western Australia Law School, providing students with...

08 May 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

International firm reveals plans to double Aussie presence

An international law firm has confirmed its plans to double in size across Australia within the coming years.

30 April 2018

By Emma Musgrave

Combination to boost value of iron ore miner

An agreement to combine ASX companies Atlas Iron Limited with Mineral Resources Limited will see the value of the iron...

12 April 2018

By Melissa Coade

Sydney, Perth lawyers named among global's partner promotions

Two Australians are among the latest names revealed to be joining DLA Piper’s global partnership this year.

09 April 2018

By Melissa Coade

WA's top judge to retire in July

Western Australia’s 13th Chief Justice, Wayne Martin AC, has announced plans to retire later this year.

28 March 2018

By Melissa Coade

If you want to land legal work in Asia, prepare to be a ‘jack of all trades’

Generalist legal skills are important for lawyers wanting to succeed in the Asia-Pacific market, a group of Perth law...

21 March 2018

By Melissa Coade

Murfett Legal welcomes workplace relations partner

The WA-headquartered firm has announced that it has appointed a new employment and workplace relations partner.

21 March 2018

By Emma Musgrave

WA A-G appoints new regional magistrate

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley last week announced the appointment of a new member of the bench in the...

21 March 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

West side lawyers celebrate diversity this Year of the Dog

The Asian Australian Lawyers Association has heralded the start of the Lunar Year with a gala dinner in Perth.

09 March 2018

By Melissa Coade