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Leading class action lawyer leaves Jones Day for Thomson Geer
One of the country's leading class action lawyers has left Jones Day for Thomson Geer, the third litigation partner to depart the US-based firm in recent months.
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Ashurst boosts cross‑border projects team with partner hire from NRF
Ashurst has nabbed a partner from Norton Rose Fulbright to join its global projects and energy transition team.
Solicitor-General appointed to Victorian appeals court
Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue KC has been appointed to sit on the Victorian Court of Appeal, after nine years as the Commonwealth's second law officer.
Ex-Victorian deputy premier appointed chair at Slater & Gordon
James Merlino, the former deputy for ex-Victorian premier Dan Andrews and current Rest Super chair, has been appointed chair at plaintiff law firm Slater & Gordon.
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Thomson Geer lures construction partner from Addisons
A property and construction law expert who has worked on some of Sydney's biggest projects has joined Thomson Geer's partnership after a decade at Addisons.
Barrister who fought anti-protest laws appointed to Federal Court
A leading public law barrister who represented an activist in his successful challenge to NSW's anti-protest laws has been appointed as a judge on the Federal Court.
Judge who delivered 5-hour livestream verdict in Dawson trial farewelled
The NSW Supreme Court judge who found former rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson guilty of murdering his wife has retired from the bench.
Gilbert + Tobin bolsters disputes practice with partner from Jones Day
Gilbert + Tobin has poached a litigation partner from Jones Day, strengthening the law firm's blue ribbon disputes practice.
Sparke Helmore lures workplace partner from Squire Patton Boggs
Sparke Helmore has hired a workplace partner and special counsel from Squire Patton Boggs to grow its Perth office.
Silk known for intellect and ‘impeccable taste’ joins NSW court
A prominent silk renowned for his "intellectual precision" and "impeccable taste" has been sworn in as the newest judge of the NSW Supreme Court.