Dentons has announced its leadership by Kate Barton as the firm’s new Global CEO, following a detailed selection process by the firm’s board of directors and Global Advisory Committee. She succeeds Elliott Portnoy. Dentons’ polycentric approach and global presence in over 80 countries require someone with unique abilities to continue to growth at a time […]
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DWF, the UK-based integrated legal and business services provider, has added a nine-partner insurance litigation team from national firm Hall & Wilcox to boost its Australian business, after commencing a major Australian move in 2019. DWF sharply reduced its Australian team in 2021 and the new team, led by partners Matt Curll and Rachael Arnold,
While the Law Council of Australia welcomes some of the amendments proposed to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024 in the report of the Senate the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee released yesterday, it is disappointed that it failed to heed the serious concerns raised in relation to the legislation’s potential
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They say ideas are a dime a dozen, but really good ideas are priceless and should be rightfully protected especially if it’s your hard work and creativity that’s at stake. More importantly, if that idea is an invention, a brand name, a design, or a piece of original work, it needs to be protected under
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Digitally mature teams have the highest productivity and the lowest headcount, while digitally immature teams have the lowest productivity, largest teams, and most FTEs. The surprising news: the most digitally mature are most at risk for talent attrition. Australia’s corporate legal teams are investing millions in legal tech, with the expectation that it will improve productivity, cut
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Attune Legal’s Yule Guttenbeil wins AI Consultant of the Year – SME for Advocacy in Responsible AI Usage at the Australian AI Awards 2024 Principal of Attune Legal Yule Guttenbeil has been awarded the AI Consultant of the Year – SME category at the Australian AI Awards 2024. The distinguished honour recognises Guttenbeil’s unwavering commitment to
Thomson Reuters’ Tech, AI and the Law 2024 report explores the augmented future of legal innovation. The survey of 869 legal professionals underscores key trends transforming work practices within the Australian legal sector. AI’s value proposition of greater efficiency, ‘unlocking time,’ and productivity benefits have become more apparent in the past year. Professionals can focus on work
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Today, Baker McKenzie announces the appointment of a new construction partner in Brisbane, Melanie Harwood. Melanie joins the Firm from MPC Kinetic (MPK), where she held the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary. Melanie has been advising MPK on essential infrastructure services and solutions, including for large scale wind and battery projects. Baker McKenzie’s
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MinterEllison, Australia’s leading independent law firm, is strengthening its commitment to providing clients with a complementary legal and consulting practice by welcoming a team of seven industry leading consulting specialists to the partnership. MinterEllison, Australia’s leading independent law firm, is strengthening its commitment to providing clients with a complementary legal and consulting practice by welcoming
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Brand protection stands at the forefront of business strategy in Australia’s ever-evolving commercial landscape. According to recent data, IP Australia processed an impressive 84,476 trademark applications in 2023. This surge in filings highlights the growing recognition of trade marks’ value in safeguarding intellectual property. For businesses navigating this competitive terrain, engaging a reputable trademark lawyer
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