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The Perry and Squirrell File – An LGBTQ Legal Tangle For Melbourne Barristers

Australia, Lawyers / April 27, 2025

Basrristers disciplined over ‘LGBTQ ‘joke’ posted in elevators Two veteran Melbourne barristers, John F. Perry and Robert G. Squirrell, have been officially disciplined after admitting to involvement in posting an offensive and demeaning “joke” targeting LGBTQ lawyers in the lifts of the Owen Dixon Chambers East, in Melbourne. Citations:

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The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2026 recognizes 34 Jones Day lawyers

Australia, Press Releases / April 27, 2025

Australia Law: Best Lawyers April 21, 2025 Awards & Rankings The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ has recognized 34 lawyers in 32 areas of practice from across Jones Day’s four Australian offices. Six lawyers were named “Ones To Watch.” In addition, the publication awarded two Jones Day lawyers 2026 “Lawyer of the Year

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Clifford Chance Australia Appointment

Australia, Press Releases / April 15, 2025

Clifford Chance appoints Mark Currell as Managing Partner for Australia Global law firm Clifford Chance has today named Mark Currell as the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Perth and Sydney office, effective 1 May 2025. Mark succeeds Richard Gordon whose second term concludes in April 2025. Richard will continue to support the firm on

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Who Are Australia’s ‘Attraction’ Law Firms?

Australia, Best Firms, Law Firms / April 9, 2025

Australia’s Most Desired Legal Employers Revealed Step aside, legal talent shows—the real competition just dropped its season finale. Lawyers Weekly’s 10th annual “Top 25 Attraction Firms” ranking has hit the stands, revealing which BigLaw outfits have associates daydreaming during their billable hours about greener pastures1. The rankings are based on responses from 434 private practice

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Casino GC’s “Panic” Call Highlights Star Entertainment’s Legal Meltdown

Australia, Lawyers / April 7, 2025

The ASIC Blockbuster Hits Aussie Court When your company’s getting cozy with alleged crime bosses, maybe don’t leave the receipts? That’s the free legal advice Star Entertainment’s former general counsel Paula Martin probably wishes she’d followed before landing in Australia’s Federal Court hot seat. Martin — who climbed from group general counsel to chief legal

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Why Do Global Law Firms Find The Heat in Australia Too Much?

Australia, Big Law, Featured / April 1, 2025

International law firms that once saw Australia as a golden opportunity are now finding it challenging to maintain their foothold in the Land Down Under. An Australian Financial Review article has highlighted the unique dynamics of the Australian legal market and offers valuable insights for firms considering global expansion.

The struggles of global law firms in Australia can provide some valuable lessons for the global law market, demonstrating that even well-established international brands can falter when faced with unique market conditions and strong local competition.

Partners at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) are currently voting. . .

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The Evolution of Contract Negotiation: From Face-to-Face to Digital Platforms

Australia, Press Releases / March 28, 2025

Contract negotiation has come a long way from the days of in-person meetings, lengthy paper trails, and back-and-forth revisions. While traditional negotiations relied on physical documents and direct discussions, technological advancements have reshaped the process, making it faster, more efficient, and accessible from anywhere. Today, businesses can finalize agreements in a fraction of the time

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Slater + Gordon’s Internal Email Catastrophe

Australia, Law Firms / March 26, 2025

When Workplace Drama Meets Potential Criminal Referral Sometimes, an all-staff email isn’t just an all-staff email—it’s a thermonuclear device of workplace destruction. Slater + Gordon is currently experiencing precisely that scenario, with a forensically investigated email blast that’s now landed on Victoria Police’s desk. You will recall the story – an unnamed former employee allegedly

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Australia Law News – New Auction Conveyancing Service Launched

Australia, Press Releases / March 25, 2025

Revolutionising auction conveyancing: ONP Solicitors, iamproperty Group, and Connells Group launch unique Modern Method of Auction service ONP Solicitors, part of leading home moving group Movera, has partnered with iamproperty Group (pioneers of the market leading iamsold auction service and specialist Auction Conveyancing provider Medway Law), and Connells Group to launch a transformative Auction Buyer Conveyancing Service. Designed to meet

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Sydney Lawyers Invoke ‘Self-Incrimination’ in Bizarre Tax Case

Australia, Lawyers / March 21, 2025

Australian liquidator Peter Krejci is facing extraordinary resistance while trying to obtain books and records seized during a raid on Sydney law firm McEvoy Legal. McEvoy Legal is not only claiming legal professional privilege to prevent examination of the seized materials (which would be expected), but they’ve also dramatically invoked privilege on the basis of

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