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At Juan Martinez’s HWL Ebsworth, it was OK to ‘hire and fire at will’, court told
Business of Law 2024-03-27 10:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former HWL Ebsworth capital partner alleging he was unlawfully expelled and excluded from a planned float on the ASX has argued HWLE’s late managing […]

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All eyes on lawyers’ 27.5% cut as court prepares to weigh first GCO class action settlement
Analysis 2024-03-26 11:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

When the Supreme Court of Victoria considers for the first time a settlement reached in a class action run on a contingency fee basis, it […]

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‘Such a serious departure’: Lawyer struck from roll for failing to pay barristers
Legal Ethics 2024-03-26 11:50 pm By Sam Matthews

A court has struck the name of an Adelaide solicitor from the roll for failing to pay six barristers and misappropriating trust funds, finding the […]

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Social media posts revealing client’s criminal proceedings earn solicitor a reprimand
Legal Ethics 2024-03-25 11:11 pm By Christine Caulfield

A solicitor who posted comments on his client’s Facebook page about an ongoing criminal proceeding has been reprimanded for improper use of social media. In […]

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Ashurst partner predicts more defence firms to start filing class actions
Business of Law 2024-03-22 1:15 am By Sam Matthews

Ashurst has bolstered its disputes team by reclaiming a senior commercial litigation partner from Clifford Chance, who has predicted more defence firms will cross over […]

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HWL Ebsworth managing partner Juan Martinez dies suddenly
Business of Law 2024-03-19 3:27 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Juan Martinez, managing partner of Australia’s largest firm by partner count, died suddenly on Monday from a “medical issue”. Australia’s largest legal partnership has been […]

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King & Wood Mallesons settles negligence lawsuit by Halifax
Professional Negligence 2024-03-19 11:13 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

King & Wood Mallesons has settled a lawsuit by defunct stockbroker Halifax Investment Services alleging the firm and former auditor Bentleys failed to advise that […]

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McCullough Robertson dodges indemnity costs in spat with client over $237,000 bill
Business of Law 2024-03-19 2:48 pm By Sam Matthews

McCullough Robertson has avoided a client’s bid for indemnity costs despite a judge’s finding the law firm waited an “inordinate” amount of time to withdraw […]

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Gadens nabs defamation partner from Banki Haddock Fiora
Business of Law 2024-03-18 3:44 pm By Sam Matthews

Law firm Gadens has strengthened its IP and defamation practice with the appointments of a partner and associate from rival Banki Haddock Fiora.  Intellectual property […]

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Clayton Utz snags practice group head from Baker McKenzie
Business of Law 2024-03-15 10:54 pm By Christine Caulfield

Clayton Utz has snagged a big fish from Baker McKenzie, luring the head of the US firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice group. Maria O’Brien joins […]

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