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Some of Australia's biggest law firms were dragged to court in 2024, facing lawsuits -- and even class actions -- by disgruntled clients and aggrieved employees.

Global law firm K&L Gates has hired former Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP litigator Rachelle Downie as a partner in its Melbourne office.

In a case alleging Waller Legal gave negligent advice in a sexual abuse claim, a judge has rejected the plaintiff’s bid to adduce evidence of the firm’s alleged tendency to pursue out of court settlement over litigation.

Origin Energy has submitted to $12 million in penalties over breaches of its life support obligations, including deregistering or disconnecting premises where someone was receiving life support. 

ExxonMobil has sued an NGO linked to Andrew Forrest, alleging his company Fortescue has “orchestrated a campaign to compete” by funding lawsuits against it.

Transport for NSW has asked the High Court to weigh in on when land is acquired for a 'public purpose', in a dispute over the value of land acquired near the Western Sydney Airport.

Baker McKenzie has welcomed back a seasoned banking and finance partner after his five-year stint at Hogan Lovells came to an end when the firm decided to close its Sydney office. 

The federal government has announced a $200 million investment aimed at boosting housing and infrastructure in regional Western Australia.

Class action settlements leaped in value last year, with three settlements topping the $200 million mark.