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K&L Gates snags projects partner from White & Case
K&L Gates 2025-04-24 11:46 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

K&L Gates has hired a White & Case partner with over 25 years of experience on major projects to join its Melbourne office.

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Barristers reprimanded over ‘offensive and demeaning’ notices in chambers lifts
Business of Law 2025-04-22 11:31 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Two barristers have been reprimanded for an offensive notice posted in the lifts of a Melbourne chambers, in an incident a judge said showed a “serious lapse” in judgment.

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Barrister reprimanded for sending ‘inappropriate’ emails to domestic abuse victim
Business of Law 2025-04-22 11:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A barrister who sent rude and intimidating emails to a domestic violence victim has been reprimanded.

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Barrister’s failure to file tax returns doesn’t warrant lifting suspension stay: tribunal
Business of Law 2025-04-16 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A stay of a barrister’s suspension remains in place despite claims she failed to lodge eight tax returns, with a tribunal saying non-compliance with tax obligations did not necessarily render a lawyer unfit to practice.

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Moray & Agnew recruits new corporate partner
People In The News 2025-04-15 1:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An automotive law expert has joined Moray & Agnew as a partner in the firm’s corporate and commercial practice.

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Practical legal training ‘rife with cheating’, lacks rigour, report finds
Business of Law 2025-04-14 11:15 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

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”.

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Clyde & Co hires privacy partner for 24-7 global cyber support offering
Business of Law 2025-04-14 11:28 am By Cat Fredenburgh

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.

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Hunt & Hunt NSW, Hicksons Lawyers to join forces
Business of Law 2025-04-11 2:25 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

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
Business of Law 2025-04-11 11:51 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

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
People In The News 2025-04-10 11:47 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Mills Oakley has hired two new partners for its financial services and national property teams.

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