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A criminal barrister who has taken heat for his criticism of Israel has been sworn in as a judge on the NSW Supreme Court, with the new judge describing the importance of the justice system in a time "where evidence is often ignored or derided and truth is whatever it is called to be".

A leading construction and infrastructure lawyer with major projects and disputes experience will head up Jones Day's Sydney office as one of the firm's new partners-in-charge.

Sydney silk Richard Lancaster SC has been appointed as senior counsel assisting the royal commission led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell into antisemitism launched in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.

Lendlease has appointed a new CEO for development, as the company looks to lock down $10 billion in new projects by the end of the financial year.

The merger regulator will put Coles Group's proposed purchase of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site in the hot seat, saying the leasehold acquisition could limit competition and needs further scrutiny.

Baker McKenzie’s IP litigation practice has received a shot in the arm, with the firm nabbing a partner from Clayton Utz who has several successful trips to the High Court under his belt, along with two members of his team.

There is no reason to believe that in the absence of procedural or legislative reform, class actions will not continue to be unduly protracted and prohibitively expensive. Here are 10 reform proposals to better facilitate access to justice, writes barrister and UNSW adjunct professor of law, Dr Peter Cashman.

A dispute resolution expert with over 25 years of experience has joined the Dentons partnership from Lander & Rogers.

A tribunal has found Deloitte’s cost-benefit analysis on new energy efficiency standards is protected from disclosure under Freedom of Information laws because it contains trade secrets.

NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Bell has been awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for his “enormous contributions” to the state and for fostering an “open relationship” between the court and legal professionals.