Clifford Chance appoints Mark Currell as Managing Partner for Australia Global law firm Clifford Chance has today named Mark Currell as the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Perth and Sydney office, effective 1 May 2025. Mark succeeds Richard Gordon whose second term concludes in April 2025. Richard will continue to support the firm on […]
Who Are Australia’s ‘Attraction’ Law Firms?
Australia’s Most Desired Legal Employers Revealed Step aside, legal talent shows—the real competition just dropped its season finale. Lawyers Weekly’s 10th annual “Top 25 Attraction Firms” ranking has hit the stands, revealing which BigLaw outfits have associates daydreaming during their billable hours about greener pastures1. The rankings are based on responses from 434 private practice
Casino GC’s “Panic” Call Highlights Star Entertainment’s Legal Meltdown
The ASIC Blockbuster Hits Aussie Court When your company’s getting cozy with alleged crime bosses, maybe don’t leave the receipts? That’s the free legal advice Star Entertainment’s former general counsel Paula Martin probably wishes she’d followed before landing in Australia’s Federal Court hot seat. Martin — who climbed from group general counsel to chief legal
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Why Do Global Law Firms Find The Heat in Australia Too Much?
International law firms that once saw Australia as a golden opportunity are now finding it challenging to maintain their foothold in the Land Down Under. An Australian Financial Review article has highlighted the unique dynamics of the Australian legal market and offers valuable insights for firms considering global expansion.
The struggles of global law firms in Australia can provide some valuable lessons for the global law market, demonstrating that even well-established international brands can falter when faced with unique market conditions and strong local competition.
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The Evolution of Contract Negotiation: From Face-to-Face to Digital Platforms
Contract negotiation has come a long way from the days of in-person meetings, lengthy paper trails, and back-and-forth revisions. While traditional negotiations relied on physical documents and direct discussions, technological advancements have reshaped the process, making it faster, more efficient, and accessible from anywhere. Today, businesses can finalize agreements in a fraction of the time
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Slater + Gordon’s Internal Email Catastrophe
When Workplace Drama Meets Potential Criminal Referral Sometimes, an all-staff email isn’t just an all-staff email—it’s a thermonuclear device of workplace destruction. Slater + Gordon is currently experiencing precisely that scenario, with a forensically investigated email blast that’s now landed on Victoria Police’s desk. You will recall the story – an unnamed former employee allegedly
Australia Law News – New Auction Conveyancing Service Launched
Revolutionising auction conveyancing: ONP Solicitors, iamproperty Group, and Connells Group launch unique Modern Method of Auction service ONP Solicitors, part of leading home moving group Movera, has partnered with iamproperty Group (pioneers of the market leading iamsold auction service and specialist Auction Conveyancing provider Medway Law), and Connells Group to launch a transformative Auction Buyer Conveyancing Service. Designed to meet
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Sydney Lawyers Invoke ‘Self-Incrimination’ in Bizarre Tax Case
Australian liquidator Peter Krejci is facing extraordinary resistance while trying to obtain books and records seized during a raid on Sydney law firm McEvoy Legal. McEvoy Legal is not only claiming legal professional privilege to prevent examination of the seized materials (which would be expected), but they’ve also dramatically invoked privilege on the basis of
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Understanding the Legal Remedies For White-Collar Crimes
Not all crimes that are committed are violent. Some crimes are silent but have a severe impact on the individual. One such crime is white-collar crime. Although they are typically non-violent in nature, they have a severe impact on an individual’s life. White-collar crimes include a range of offences, including fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and
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The Big Outback Space Between Top and Bottom Earners In Australian Law
New data reveals a stark reality in the Australian legal profession, with top earners at major law firms enjoy salaries well above national averages, half of these same firms pay their lowest-level employees less than what’s typical in other industries. Recent figures from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Australia (WGEA) paint a worrying picture. Of
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