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Corrs picks up trade expert from Norton Rose Fulbright
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has recruited an arbitration and commercial partner from Norton Rose Fulbright to be the law firm's new head of trade.
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MinterEllison advises Johns Lyng on Pacific Equity Partners’ buyout offer
Johns Lyng Group confirmed Wednesday it had received a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum and has granted the private equity firm an exclusivity period to undergo due diligence.
Lendlease, Greenwoods settle case by ex-tax partner
Lendlease and tax advisory firm Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have reached a settlement in a case by solicitor and accountant Anthony Watson, which accused the builder of taking an "aggressive" position on its taxes.
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Lendlease reaches settlement in ‘tax dodge’ suit by ex-Greenwoods partner
Lendlease and Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have resolved a lawsuit by a former partner that alleged he was effectively fired for complaints about the builder's "aggressive taxation position".
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Struggling steelworks gets $650M from SA government
The South Australian government will inject $650 million to keep the struggling Whyalla Steelworks afloat until a buyer is found. 
Fortrend lodges another appeal in spat with Shaw & Partners duo
Fortrend Securites is challenging a judge's ruling that it owes $580,000 in penalties and compensation for withholding the bonuses of two departing advisors, its second appeal in their bitter dispute.
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Defence by Meriton’s Karimbla in $123M defects case contrary to court orders, owners say
Owners of apartments at Meriton's Alcove St Ives will fight a defence by the developer's building unit they say goes against court orders made allowing them to greatly expand their case.
Class action over Melbourne development settles, law firm comes up short
A class action by investors in a Melbourne apartment develpment has resolved for $2.6 million, but the law firm bringing the case will take a haircut on its fees after group members ignored calls to contribute to the costs.
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Ashurst picks up leading corporate lawyer from HSF
A leading corporate lawyer who advised on the $32 billion acquisition of Sydney Airport has made the jump to Ashurst from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.
‘All or nothing gamble’: Law firm slams Aussie Home Loans declassing bid
Mortgage broker Lendi Group and insurer ALI Group want a proceeding on behalf of tens of thousands of Aussie Home Loans customers to be stripped of class action status.