Clifford Chance has snagged an M&A partner from Herbert Smith Freehills to join its growing corporate practice.
Aiming to become the “undisputed market leader” in investment funds, Hall & Wilcox has brought on the team at boutique law firm McMahon Clarke.
Two barristers have been elevated to the Federal Court bench, including a silk known for his work in employment class actions.
The legal sector has welcomed NSW Supreme Court Justice Robert Beech-Jones’ elevation to the highest court in Australia, with former colleagues noting his legal acumen and generosity.
The legal community has welcomed the appointment of Justice Stephen Gageler to be the 14th chief justice of the High Court, praising the judge for his “deep humanity” and unmatchable expertise in constitutional law.
Jones Day has added a corporate transactions counsel who spent 12 years working in New York, most recently at Latham & Watkins LLP, to join its Sydney team.
Boutique law firm William Roberts has lured Omni Bridgeway’s former managing director for Asia Pacific to grow its litigation team.
Troubled professional services firm PwC has lost two partners to law firms Corrs Chambers Westgarth and DLA Piper.
Law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has expanded its building and construction law practice, recruiting an experienced partner from Baker McKenzie to join its Brisbane office.
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured back two leading construction lawyers to the firm from Clyde & Co, along with a third leading construction and projects specialist.