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Law firm dodges personal costs despite ‘unsatisfactory approach’ to orders in discrimination case
Discrimination 2025-07-07 11:23 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has stopped short of making costs orders against a law firm despite finding it was responsible for delays in a workplace discrimination suit.

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Uncertified lawyer with ‘vigorous social media presence’ should be struck from roll, tribunal says
Business of Law 2025-07-07 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A tribunal has recommended a solicitor who continued to advertise his legal services on social media after his practising certificate was revoked should be struck off the roll.

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Baker McKenzie grows banking practice with Norton Rose partner
Business of Law 2025-07-07 11:51 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Baker McKenzie has poached a banking and finance partner from Norton Rose Fulbright.

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HWL Ebsworth boosts development expertise with acquisition of boutique
Construction 2025-07-07 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

HWL Ebsworth has acquired Adelaide law firm Botten Levinson Lawyers, boosting the firm’s environment and development law offering in the region.

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Judge vacates trial date in data scraping case against CoreLogic
Intellectual Property 2025-07-04 11:54 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has vacated an upcoming trial date in a data scraping case against US-based CoreLogic to allow the analytics company more time to respond to a “weighty” report by a forensic accountant.

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ACCC clears DP World’s $174M acquisition of Silk Logistics
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-07-04 2:18 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to DP World’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, after finding it was not likely to substantially lessen competition.

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Provisional liquidators appointed to Melbourne developer Lion Property
Construction 2025-07-04 11:59 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A court has appointed provisional liquidators to Melbourne developer Lion Property Group after hearing that $120 million of investor money was not properly accounted for.

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Consolidated Properties buys Brisbane riverfront site from Mirvac for $64M
Real Estate 2025-07-04 2:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Consolidated Properties Group has acquired the last remaining riverfront development site in the Brisbane suburb of Newstead for $64.5 million from Mirvac Group.

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Dentons nabs employment partner from Deloitte Legal
Business of Law 2025-07-03 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Dentons has poached an employment law expert and her team of three from Deloitte Legal to grow its Melbourne office.

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Industrial, logistics deals drive commercial real estate growth: report
Construction 2025-07-03 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Australia’s industrial and logistics sector has propelled the commercial real estate market in the first half of 2025, while the office sector has lagged, according to a recent report, which also found a spike in offshore investments. 

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