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Thomson Geer completes fourth raid in pursuit of big firm status
Just weeks after raids on DLA Piper and Macpherson Kelley, Thomson Geer has announced its fourth acquisition of the year, poaching a specialist tech law team from Russell Kennedy, as the firm pushes forward with plans to become one of the country’s top firms.
McCabe Curwood faces $100,000 negligence claim by ex-lawyer
A former solicitor from Sydney-based law firm McCabe Curwood has expanded his negligence and breach of contract case against his former employer and is now seeking over $108,000 in damages.
Mills Oakley did not provide ‘accurate’ costs estimate in share dispute, court finds
A court has found that a costs agreement between national law firm Mills Oakley and a client defending a lawsuit over a share dispute was void because the firm failed to provide adequate disclosures, with the final legal bill exceeding the firm's estimate by over $100,000.
Thomson Geer eyes major firm status with raids on DLA Piper, Macpherson Kelley
Thomson Geer has raided DLA Piper and Macpherson Kelley and picked up some of Australia’s top lawyers, one month after raiding Dentons' Brisbane office, as it aims to become one of the country’s major law firms.
Mills Oakley faces negligence lawsuit over share sale to Slater & Gordon
National law firm Mills Oakley has been accused of negligence and breach of contract over advice the firm gave regarding the sale of shares in a personal injury law firm to Slater & Gordon.
Gilbert + Tobin faces appeal by Sydney businessman Charif Kazal
Sydney businessmen Charif and Tarek Kazal have appealed a ruling that found their claims against Gilbert + Tobin over an alleged dishonest scheme to rob them of a 50 per cent stake in a lucrative Sydney waste facility were "fundamentally incoherent".
Maurice Blackburn escapes discrimination case by former client
A judge has shut down a former Qantas customer service manager's bid to pursue a disability discrimination case against Maurice Blackburn alleging the law firm put pressure on her to settle her workers compensation case against the airline.
‘Go spend time with your kids’: Piper Alderman hit with sex discrimination lawsuit
A former administrative assistant at Piper Alderman who was not allowed to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic says she was terminated for taking parental leave and complaining about a special counsel's "intimidating and aggressive behaviour".
DLA Piper recruits leading restructuring partner for Melbourne office
Global law firm DLA Piper has boosted its restructuring practice with the hire of former Ashurst partner Lionel Meehan for its Melbourne team, the firm's fourth new hire in recent months.
Sparke Helmore hits back at $1M negligence lawsuit by Shoal Bay developer
National law firm Sparke Helmore has denied allegations in a $1 million negligence lawsuit that it failed to properly advise a Shoal Bay property developer over the sale of two units in the coastal town, saying that it failed to receive the required instructions.