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Norton Rose Fulbright appoints corporate partner as Australia head
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed a new Australia head to succeed Alison Deitz, who has led the team since 2020.
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Gallagher added to sut against QBE over Imperial Towers defects
A judge has granted Hassall Developments' bid to join insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher to a lawsuit against QBE over an $80 million special risks policy after “serious defects” were allegedly found in its Imperial Towers development in Parramatta. 
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Optus contractor’s Sydney construction breached law: court
An Optus contractor breached the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act by building a telecommunications facility on the roof of a heritage listed building in Sydney's Northern Beaches, a court has found.
DLA Piper promotes five to partnership in Australia
DLA Piper has promoted five partners in Australia, following other firms in boosting the energy and infrastructure expertise in its partnership ranks.
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Federal budget to include $3.8B for Suburban Rail Loop
The Albanese government is planning to spend $3.8 billion more on Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop rapid transit project, one day after it walked away from the completion of the Inland Rail project.
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Energy lawyers among DLA Piper’s latest partner promotion round
DLA Piper has promoted five partners in Australia, following other firms in boosting the energy and infrastructure expertise in its partnership ranks.
ANZ may be on hook for $102.5M bill after losing class action
ANZ's New Zealand unit says it may be on the hook for $102.5 million (NZ$125 million) after losing a class action alleging it failed to repay fees and interest wrongly charged to customers who took out home or personal loans.
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Atlas Arteria urges shareholders to reject IFM’s $7B hostile takeover offer
Private toll road operator Atlas Arteria has urged shareholders to reject a $7 billion hostile takeover offer from IFM Investors that allegedly undervalues the company.
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Wesfarmers inks JV with Built to speed residential development
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has signed a joint venture agreement with Built Group to use Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles to build faster, lower cost residential developments.
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Corrs hires leading projects partner from Ashurst
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired a leading projects partner from Ashurst who has significant experience in advising companies on the energy transition.