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Barrister who fought anti-protest laws appointed to Federal Court
A leading public law barrister who represented an activist in his successful challenge to NSW's anti-protest laws has been appointed as a judge on the Federal Court.
Judge who delivered 5-hour livestream verdict in Dawson trial farewelled
The NSW Supreme Court judge who found former rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson guilty of murdering his wife has retired from the bench.
Gilbert + Tobin bolsters disputes practice with partner from Jones Day
Gilbert + Tobin has poached a litigation partner from Jones Day, strengthening the law firm's blue ribbon disputes practice.
Sparke Helmore lures workplace partner from Squire Patton Boggs
Sparke Helmore has hired a workplace partner and special counsel from Squire Patton Boggs to grow its Perth office.
Silk known for intellect and ‘impeccable taste’ joins NSW court
A prominent silk renowned for his "intellectual precision" and "impeccable taste" has been sworn in as the newest judge of the NSW Supreme Court.
From farm to bench, silk Edward Muston takes spot on Supreme Court
Veteran of the NSW bar Edward Muston SC has been sworn in as the newest judge of the state's Supreme Court, but before he was prosecuting high stakes environmental law cases, his plan was to be a jackaroo.
Kennedys poaches Wotton Kearney lawyer for healthcare practice
Kennedys has lured a lawyer away from Wotton Kearney to join the healthcare practice in its Brisbane office.
Maddocks adds senior lawyer to beef up disputes resolution team
Law firm Maddocks has appointed a new special counsel for its dispute resolution practice, to be based in Canberra.
Moray & Agnew adds new government partner from HWL Ebsworth
Moray & Agnew has added three lawyers to its government practice, including a partner who joins the firm from HWL Ebsworth. 
Barristers with high-stakes litigation chops appointed to NSW bench
A senior counsel who represented the Department of Defence in a PFAS class action that settled for $132.7 million and a silk who helped Keybridge Capital defeat a suit by investor Nicholas Bolton have been appointed judges on the NSW Supreme Court.