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Moray & Agnew recruits new corporate partner
An automotive law expert has joined Moray & Agnew as a partner in the firm's corporate and commercial practice.
Practical legal training ‘rife with cheating’, lacks rigour, report finds
A survey initiated by NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Bell into the state's practical legal training has found the mandatory program, which can cost up to $12,000, lacks academic rigour and is "rife with cheating".
Clyde & Co hires privacy partner for 24-7 global cyber support offering
Clyde & Co has hired a cyber pro as a partner in its Sydney office to join the firm's Cyber One team, dedicated to around-the-clock cyber support.
Hunt & Hunt NSW, Hicksons Lawyers to join forces
Hunt & Hunt NSW and Hicksons Lawyers have signed a deal to combine their mid-size firms, in a merger to take effect on 1 July.
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Herbert Smith Freehills poaches real estate partner from Corrs
Herberts Smith Freehills has bolstered its real estate group, snagging a Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner with expertise in complex real estate transactions.
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Mills Oakley snags real estate, financial services partners for Melbourne office
Mills Oakley has hired two new partners for its financial services and national property teams.
Class action funder faces unfair dismissal suit by ex-director
A UK-based litigation funder has been hit with a lawsuit by its Australian director and head of origination claiming dismissal in breach of the Fair Work Act.
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Lawyer cops ban for advising on $70M property deal in breach of practice conditions
A Sydney lawyer has been hit with a one-year ban after a tribunal found he acted in a personal capacity for a friend in a $70 million property deal but falsely represented that he was acting for his employer.
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HopgoodGanim bolsters energy transition offering with new partner
HopgoodGanim has snagged a partner from HFW with in-depth experience in renewables to support the firm's clients in the transition to net zero.
Herbert Smith Freehills, Kramer Levin join forces in landmark law firm merger
Herbert Smith Freehills and NY-based Kramer Levin have merged to form a world-first transatlantic and transpacific law firm.