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MinterEllison snags KPMG’s national real estate head
MinterEllison has lured the head of real estate from KPMG Law to join its firm as special counsel after the consulting giant announced it was shutting down its legal services division. 
Hogan Lovells to shut up shop in Australia
Positioning the move as part of an "ambitious vision and strategy", global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced it will close its Australian office.
Herbert Smith Freehills snags Allens tax partner
A transaction tax specialist from Allens is the latest partner to join Herbert Smith Freehills' growing national tax practice.
Media mogul says costs spat should be put on ice until High Court rules
Media mogul Bruce Gordon says a costs dispute with Atanaskovic Hartnell should be paused until the High Court has its say on a key issue.
Law firm founded by ex-Holding Redlich partner can’t act against former client
A long-time client of a former Holding Redlich partner has been granted a permanent injunction restraining the lawyer from acting against it in proceedings over a Queensland residential development.
HWL Ebsworth defeats client’s bid for High Court review in negligence case
The High Court has declined to grant special leave to a former HWL Ebsworth client seeking to revive a decision that found the law firm's bad advice over property in Parramatta's 'Auto Alley' cost it $2 million.
Gilbert + Tobin loses Toyota, Jaguar class actions after partner jumps ship
A disputes partner has departed Gilbert + Tobin, taking with him two high-stakes class actions against Toyota and Jaguar over alleged diesel filter defects and the firm says it will not focus on bringing more class actions.
White & Case continues strategic growth with real estate partner in Sydney
White & Case has snagged a partner from Maddocks with more than 25 years of experience in corporate real estate to assist the firm on global transactions and restructurings. 
Corrs Chambers Westgarth poaches regulatory ace from Allens
A managing associate at Allens who specialises in regulatory investigations and financial crime is joining the Corrs Chambers Westgarth partnership as a member of its investigations and inquiries practice group.
HFW lures top litigation, restructuring partners from Johnson Winter Slattery
HFW has snagged two partners specialising in litigation and restructuring and insolvency from Johnson Winter Slattery, including the firm's litigation practice group head.