HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

A court has signed off on a $28.1 million settlement in an immigration detention class action against the Commonwealth, including nearly $11 million in costs for the firm that ran the case.

A judge has awarded investment firm Merricks Capital $46 million in its lawsuit against tech entrepreneur Peter Crown and his wife over a loan to purchase land in the Southern Highlands.

Radio host Jackie O Henderson is challenging broadcaster ARN Media’s claims of legal professional privilege over documents relating to a workplace investigation following her on-air clash with former co-host Kyle Sandilands, arguing the dominant purpose of the investigation was not to obtain legal advice.

Optus has won an appeal against a council's decision to refuse its plan to build a telecommunications tower in Killcare Heights on NSW's Central Coast.

A judge has scolded lawyers acting for Webjet's former chief legal officer in an unfair dismissal case against the online travel agency for "bombarding" his chambers with submissions minutes before a hearing.

HWL Ebsworth has defeated a former client's appeal of a $38,000 costs order, rejecting his claims of bias and lack of procedural fairness.

The Fair Work Commission has sided with Victoria University's proposal that a student advisor trial one day a week working from home, which the employee said was needed due to "physical fatigue associated with commuting". 

A banned financial planner suing AMP Financial Planning for alleged unconscionable conduct has failed in his bid to add a fraud claim against AMP Bank to his case.

Gadens has hired two new partners in its fintech and property practices to meet growing client demand.

Gadens has hired two new partners in its fintech and property practices to meet growing client demand.