Foodstuffs General Counsel – Julian Benefield As General Counsel at Foodstuffs, Julian Benefield has had to deal with a number of public and regulatory issues in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis where his employer has attracted adverse publicity and opprobrium. Working for the company that owns Pan’nSave and New World is perhaps appropriate for
Australian Law Firm Pay Rates Decline Pay rates for Australian lawyers have slowed in the past year following major earlier increases in their incomes. The Mahlab Report 2023 based on the July 2023 reviews shows the subdued nature of the Australian legal market at present.. While law firms have still reported healthy profits and actively
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Lawyer pay in the UK has seen Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as the highest-paying law firm among its “magic circle” counterparts, with full equity partners earning an average of £2.09 million.
In this high-stakes legal battle, Wright Prospecting is poised to challenge Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting empire over royalties and ownership of the lucrative Hope Downs mine. The trial features a formidable team of barristers, including three silks and three juniors, delving into the details of a partnership agreement while presenting explosive evidence that could reshape the mining landscape. As the civil trial unfolds in Western Australia’s Supreme Court, discover the prominent figures involved, the contentious claims, and the potential multimillion-dollar implications.
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Law firms featured highly in The Times’ list of the best gender-friendly law firms in the UK, with eight firms listed in the top 50 in the Times list but another survey indicates that there is wide skepticism about most law firms’ well-intentioned efforts to achieve gender equality. The businesses and firms in The Times
High-profile London lawyer Mayus Karia has ignited a dispute with the residents of Durley, Hampshire, due to his plans to frequently use a helipad at his £1.3 million home. Karia, a well known litigator has obtained permission to build the helipad with restrictions on personal use trips, according to a report in The Times. Hoe
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Picture this: you’re driving through a scenic winter landscape, the snow gently falling around you, creating a picturesque view. Suddenly, the weather worsens, and you find yourself stuck in your car during a snowstorm. The road conditions deteriorate, visibility diminishes, and you realize you’re unsure what to do next. Sounds scary, right? Snowstorms can be
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Anti money laundering startup First AML from New Zealand has partnered with Actionstep to provide global AML tech solutions
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Tompkins Wake has entered the top 10 largest law firm list in New Zealand with its purchase of Bay of Plenty law firm McKenzie Elkin, continuing Tompkins Wake’s expansion
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For the third consecutive year, Wiggin and Dana LLP has provided $1 million in free legal services to women and minority-owned businesses in communities across the United States through its Wiggin Opportunity Initiative. Wiggin and Dana launched WOI in July 2020 to address the racial and economic injustices brought forward by the reckoning that followed George Floyd’s
