Record Herbert Smith Profits Reported Herbert Smith Freehills’ financial report card shows that they too are setting records in the law firm reporting season upon us. HSF has been raking it in this year, setting new records for revenue, profit, and partner pay. Being a British-registered firm, they’ve got to show their hand, and the […]
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Lander & Rogers has welcomed leading digital economy partner Matthew McMillan as the newest partner in its Corporate group in Sydney. Mr McMillan will lead the firm’s Digital Economy practice, which advises clients on IT and telecommunications transactions, digital initiatives, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and cyber security. Mr McMillan has more than 20 years’ experience
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Gadens has agreed to merge with leading Canberra law firm Trinity Law, which will give the national firm a 7 partner and 30 person presence in an important jurisdiction, expanding the firm’s overall geographical footprint for the benefit of its clients. With already strong representation of the corporate sector in the ACT, Gadens will now
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KPMG Australia has announced a significant restructuring, including the decision to exit commercial law and focus on expanding its tax practice. The move, announced on Tuesday, is part of an $80 million cost-cutting program that began last month with an initial restructure of the firm’s consulting division. This latest development is expected to result in
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Today’s announcement of the appointment of four accomplished solicitors to judicial office marks an historic moment in the NSW justice system. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said the appointments to the Local Court of four women, with almost a century of legal experience between them, will bring valuable and diverse perspectives
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Leading insurance and risk law firm Wotton + Kearney has continued its growth trajectory with the hire of partner Sarah Metcalfe. Sarah joins the firm’s Melbourne office from Clyde & Co. Sarah is an experienced insurance disputes lawyer, and specialises in complex, multi-party building and construction disputes. She has represented various building and construction professionals, including
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Clifford Chance Australia has enlisted the services of a renowned consultancy firm to enhance its workplace culture following the termination of a Perth-based partner due to serious misconduct allegations. The firm has engaged Elizabeth Broderick & Co, led by former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick, in the wake of an internal investigation that resulted in
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The $6,250-Per-Hour Tax Titan Brisbane-based tax expert Mark Robertson, KC, has emerged as potentially Australia’s most expensive lawyer, commanding an astonishing $6,250 per hour or $50,000 for a full day’s work. A confidential survey conducted by The Australian Financial Review among instructing solicitors and barristers’ clerks revealed the top pay rate. Robertson’s fees significantly outpace
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In a landmark case for victims of asbestos related diseases, a Queensland Jury has ordered Amaca Pty Limited (formerly known as James Hardie & Coy Pty Limited) to pay a total of $1.21 million and a sum of $800,000 for general damages and loss of life expectancy to Mr Kim Martin, a 77-year-old suffering from
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The major global law firm backed by the largest-ever litigation funding deal plans to initiate up to three class action lawsuits in Australia before the end of this year, with seven more expected within the next 18 months. British barrister Thomas Goodhead 42 (pictured) is the managing partner of Pogust Goodhead, a London-based ‘social and
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