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The Big Law Firm That Sees #MeToo As A Biz Opportunity

Big Law firm Quinn Emanuel has entered the #MeToo practice space, announcing that they had set up a division to rrepresent those who have been subject to harassment and discrimination. Division leaders are Manisha Sheth (pictured) and Diane Cafferata and the difference from firms who have developed defence practices for #MeToo claims is that Quinn […]

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Which Are New Zealand’s Oldest Law Firms? – And Who Are The More Recent Contenders For Long Term Survival?

Herald columnist Sasha Borissenko did a useful job of listing the oldest law firms in New Zealand, which include names reaching into the profession’s Jurassic period, well at least 150 years. She reported AUT Helen Dervan’s comments that firms if properly managed can survive in both upturns and downturns, which combined with the legal regulation

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Minter Ellison Act on Tower Insurance Deal

Tower to acquire Youi NZ Insurance portfolio Powered By LawFuel –Insurance market disruptor, Youi NZ Pty Ltd’s has announced its insurance portfolio is to be acquired by Tower Insurance Limited, after signing a Portfolio Transfer Agreement. Under the agreement, Tower Insurance will acquire around 34,000 in-force policies from Youi NZ for a purchase price of

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Sparke Helmore’s Big Brisbane Move

3 New Partners Joined by 20 Support Staff Powered By LawFuel –Sparke Helmore Lawyers is delighted to announce it will welcome five new Partners to the partnership from ClarkeKann Brisbane. These new Partners will be joined by 20 lawyers and support staff. Sparke Helmore’s National Managing Partner Phillip Salem said, “I am thrilled to welcome such an

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Ashursts Hire A Further Step Towards World Leadership in Projects

Stellar career of global project finance lawyer who joins NY office Powered By LawFuel – Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment in New York of Betty Cerini, one of the leading figures in the global project finance market. In a landmark hire, Betty joins as co-chair, alongside Andy Fraiser, of Ashurst’s infrastructure team covering

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Australian Class Action Targets Automated Debt Collection

Gordon Legal to Fight Illegal Robodebt Clawback Powered By LawFuel Gordon Legal is taking up the fight on behalf of a large group of people who have had their legitimate Centrelink benefits illegally clawed back by the Federal Government through its Robodebt scheme. The law firm will challenge on behalf of affected persons the Government’s

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Property Lawyer Joins Lane Neave

Ed Smithies Bolsters National Property Practice Powered By LawFuel – Lane Neave announced today that leading property lawyer, Ed Smithies, has joined the firm, bolstering the national property practice. With senior property lawyers operating in all of New Zealand’s key markets, Lane Neave has one of New Zealand’s largest and most experienced property law practices.

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Stock Market Listed Law Firm Diversifies With M&A Boutique Purchase

Listed London law firm Rosenblatt announced the acquisition of Manchester corporate finance boutique Convex Capital, a M&A corporate finance boutique that helps smaller companies. The firm became just the fourth law firm to list on the London Stock Exchange when it raised £43m from investors in May. Rosenblatt said the deal was in line with

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