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Debra Mortimer appointed first female Chief Justice of the Federal Court
Justice Debra Mortimer will become the first female Chief Justice of the Federal Court, with the attorney-general praising the judge for her widely recognised legal acumen. 
Leading defamation lawyer Patrick George joins Company (Giles)
Leading defamation lawyer Patrick George has joined Company (Giles), reuniting with former protégé Rebekah Giles after leaving the law firm he founded 17 years ago.
Johnson Winter Slattery poaches real estate ace from Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Johnson Winter Slattery has lured a long time Corrs Chambers Westgarth lawyer to join its real estate team in Melbourne as a special counsel.
Ashurst snags McCullough Robertson partner for employment team
Ashurst has lured the founding partner of McCullough Robertson's employment and safety practice to expand its risk advisory offering amid increased regulation in the space.
Barry Nilsson poaches team from Sparke Helmore for insurance group
Boutique law firm Barry Nilsson has snagged five senior lawyers, including a partner, from Sparke Helmore to join its Adelaide insurance team as part of a broader expansion strategy. 
Wotton + Kearney hires class action expert from King & Wood Mallesons
Insurance specialist firm Wotton + Kearney has hired a lawyer from King & Wood Mallesons with class action expertise to bolster its litigation defence offering.
K&L Gates lures real estate partner from Arnold Bloch Leibler
K&L Gates has snagged a partner from Arnold Bloch Leibler to bolster the real estate practice in its fast-growing Sydney office.
Hall & Wilcox poaches litigation partner from boutique firm
Hall & Wilcox has bolstered its Perth commercial practice with the appointment of a litigation partner and his team from boutique firm Summers Legal.
Retired Federal Court judge joins DLA Piper as senior advisor
A Federal Court judge who stepped down from the bench in December is joining global law firm DLA Piper after just four months in retirement.
Hall & Wilcox poaches finance partner from Baker McKenzie
Hall & Wilcox has lured a Baker & McKenzie veteran and renewables specialist to lead its Sydney finance practice.