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Hong Kong
Big Law 18 April 2016 ByLara BullockWorld city

Hong Kong has long been an attractive destination for expats from all over the world, and Australian lawyers are...

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white collar crime
Big Law 18 April 2016 ByStefanie GarberHot under the collar

As action against white-collar crime intensifies, this practice area is heating up for Australian firms.

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dice
Big Law 22 March 2016 ByStefanie GarberRoll the dice

Getting ahead in law today often means trying your luck at a new firm – but a lateral move comes with its own risks.

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graduates
Big Law 22 March 2016 ByLara BullockThe master stroke

While master’s degrees are becoming highly sought-after by legal professionals, the benefits it brings to a lawyer’s...

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Japan
Big Law 22 March 2016 ByStefanie GarberWork hard, play hard

Life as a lawyer in Japan moves at a frantic pace – but Australians have proven themselves up to the challenge.

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Big Law 22 March 2016 ByFelicity NelsonFrom gung-ho to gun-shy

As corporations become increasingly reluctant to litigate, dispute resolution teams have added new weapons to their...

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Big Law 22 March 2016 ByContingency plan

Keeping things in proportion lies at the heart of the debate around contingency fees, writes Andrew Watson.

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marriage
Big Law 22 February 2016 ByFelicity Nelson‘Til death do us part

The decision to merge with an international law firm is never taken lightly – but many Australian firms have made the...

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Paris
Big Law 22 February 2016 ByLara BullockOld world tour

Europe has always held a glamorous allure for Australians, but not all lawyers will find it an easy transition.

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gender
Big Law 22 February 2016 ByLara BullockChanging the question

If the legal industry wants to achieve true diversity, it must stop asking questions that assume gender roles.

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