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Two silks appointed to the Federal Court
Two barristers have been elevated to the Federal Court bench, including a silk known for his work in employment class actions.
‘Universally lauded’: Stephen Gageler appointed High Court’s next top judge
The legal community has welcomed the appointment of Justice Stephen Gageler to be the 14th chief justice of the High Court, praising the judge for his "deep humanity" and unmatchable expertise in constitutional law.
Lawyers praise ‘exceptional’ new High Court justice
The legal sector has welcomed NSW Supreme Court Justice Robert Beech-Jones’ elevation to the highest court in Australia, with former colleagues noting his legal acumen and generosity.
Jones Day snags M&A lawyer from Latham & Watkins
Jones Day has added a corporate transactions counsel who spent 12 years working in New York, most recently at Latham & Watkins LLP, to join its Sydney team. 
William Roberts snags Omni Bridgeway APAC head to grow litigation team
Boutique law firm William Roberts has lured Omni Bridgeway's former managing director for Asia Pacific to grow its litigation team.
Corrs, DLA Piper pick up tax specialists from embattled PwC
Troubled professional services firm PwC has lost two partners to law firms Corrs Chambers Westgarth and DLA Piper.
Johnson Winter Slattery lures construction partner from Baker McKenzie
Law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has expanded its building and construction law practice, recruiting an experienced partner from Baker McKenzie to join its Brisbane office.
Norton Rose lures construction pros back from Clyde & Co
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured back two leading construction lawyers to the firm from Clyde & Co, along with a third leading construction and projects specialist.
First Indigenous woman appointed to Australian supreme court
In a historic first, ACT Magistrate Louise Taylor has become the first Indigenous woman to be appointed to an Australian supreme court.
Piper Alderman nabs Holding Redlich real estate partner
Piper Alderman has strengthened its real estate team, appointing a former Holding Redlich partner to its Brisbane office.