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How the world of class actions lured PFM’s Tim Finney from the musical underground
Class Actions 2021-06-10 4:14 pm By Christine Caulfield

To those who know Tim Finney as the talented solicitor who helped launch a successful law firm at the age of 34, it might come as a surprise to learn that the Litigation Rising Star once had a paying gig as a music journo meditating on, or grappling with, in his own words, “the eternal difficulty of capturing how the sound of sound affects us”, and other things ineffable.

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Slater and Gordon’s Kaitlin Ferris ‘walking the walk’ on equitable briefing
Class Actions 2021-06-09 3:26 pm By Miklos Bolza

Slater and Gordon principal Kaitlin Ferris leadership prowess extends beyond the world of class actions, with the natural born leader also earning praise for “walking the walk” on equitable briefing and diversity.

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Barrister Dion Fahey says fun key to staving off burnout in the ‘blood sport’ of litigation
Class Actions 2021-06-08 12:40 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The best piece of career advice barrister Dion Fahey ever got had nothing to do with getting ahead.

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How an unexpected call sparked barrister William Edwards’ passion for class actions and the Tigers
Class Actions 2021-06-07 10:26 pm By Miklos Bolza

Perhaps the only thing that barrister William Edwards could show more enthusiasm for than the law — and class actions — is his beloved Richmond Tigers, and just like his favourite football team Edwards is on a winning streak.

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‘Sky’s the limit’ for Johnson Winter & Slattery partner Frances Dreyer
Class Actions 2021-06-04 9:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

For Johnson Winter & Slattery litigation partner Frances Dreyer, grit is the key to success in handling complex commercial litigation and class actions.

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Bigger is better for Johnson Winter & Slattery energy superstar George Croft
Energy & Natural Resources 2021-06-03 4:53 pm By Miklos Bolza

When Johnson Winter & Slattery’s George Croft is asked what he loves about working for clients in the energy and resources sectors, the tangible nature of the field with its deep rumbling ore crushers and haulage trains kilometres long really brings out his excitement.

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Banksia barrister Jennifer Collins’ passion for law sparked in late night discovery dive
Class Actions 2021-06-02 10:10 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Many junior lawyers bemoan getting stuck reviewing discovery when they first start their careers, but for barrister Jennifer Collins it is one of the best parts of the job.

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How Slater & Gordon’s Mathew Chuk helped class action group get back on top
Class Actions 2021-06-01 11:34 am By Miklos Bolza

Change has never fazed Slater and Gordon practice group leader Mathew Chuk, who has used the ever-evolving class action world and tumultuous times at his law firm to build an impressive career.

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Shine’s Joshua Aylward makes mark representing the town that ‘felt forgotten’
Class Actions 2021-05-31 1:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Shine Lawyers practice leader Joshua Aylward knew since high school that he wanted a career that was fulfilling and would allow him to help people. He made his first foray into the law at the tender age of 19, working full-time as a law clerk in the small country town of Dalby in rural Queensland because the best way to learn was “on the job”.

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Lawyerly announces Litigation Rising Stars of 2021
Adero Law 2021-05-28 9:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lawyerly is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural Litigation Rising Stars competition, which honours 30 lawyers under the age of 40 for their work in high-stakes litigation.

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