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Build-to-rent next big thing in commercial real estate, says Baker McKenzie partner
Commercial real estate practitioners can expect a rise in work for the build-to-rent sector amid Australia’s continuing housing crisis, says Baker McKenzie’s new partner, Emily Peverill, who joins the firm after 17 years at Herbert Smith Freehills.
Shine nabs new class actions practice leader from KWM
The lawyer who advised Seqwater in its successful defence of the monumental Queensland floods class action has joined Shine Lawyers as one of the firm’s three class action practice leaders.
Clifford Chance nabs Herbert Smith Freehills M&A veteran
Clifford Chance has snagged an M&A partner from Herbert Smith Freehills to join its growing corporate practice.
Hall & Wilcox grows by 30 with McMahon Clarke takeover
Aiming to become the "undisputed market leader" in investment funds, Hall & Wilcox has brought on the team at boutique law firm McMahon Clarke.
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.