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Maddocks nabs IP pro from Ashurst
Maddocks has recruited a special counsel from Ashurst to head up its trade marks and brand protection practice. 
New judge praised as ‘universally popular’, ‘one of the best’
The NSW Supreme Court has welcomed its newest judge, who was praised by his peers as “universally popular” for his warm personality and among the best tax silks in the country.
Nervous shock awards ‘snowballing’, says Sparke Helmore’s new health partner
Health law practitioners are grappling with “snowballing awards” in claims over psychiatric injuries, according to Sparke Helmore’s new health law partner. 
Norton Rose Fulbright nabs Holding Redlich disputes partner
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured a disputes resolution partner from Holding Redlich to its Melbourne office. 
Ashurst poaches real estate lawyer from KWM
Ashurst has bolstered its Sydney real estate practice with the appointment of a new partner, who joins from King & Wood Mallesons. 
Webb Henderson lures senior disputes partner from Corrs Chambers
Webb Henderson has snagged a leading litigation and regulatory partner from Corrs Chambers Westgarth to join its team in Sydney.
New judge vows to not be ‘cranky’, looks forward to bench-eye view of the Bar
The latest judge to join the NSW Supreme Court has expressed a desire to foster a serious but collegiate environment for advocates and has remarked on the rising importance of legal directories for barristers. 
Businesses should brace for roll-on effects of COVID-19, says insolvency expert
COVID-19 lockdowns may have ended years ago but the impacts on small businesses are only now being seen, with larger companies likely to suffer a “contagion effect” in 2024, says K&L Gates’ newest partner.
Lawyers on the move: Top lateral coups of 2023
Raiding a competitor is a great way for ambitious law firms to expand their reach and achieve their strategic goals. In 2023 ten firms, big and small, managed to catch a big fish or lure whole teams of lawyers away from their rivals.
K&L Gates recruits real estate pro from McInnes Wilson
Global law firm K&L Gates has lured the head of McInnes Wilson's construction and infrastructure group  to join its growing team in Brisbane.