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Jones Day lures top Perth litigator from rival US firm
US-based firm Jones Day has snagged one of Perth's top energy litigators from rival Quinn Emanuel to bolster its global disputes team.
Banking royal commission silk Rowena Orr named Victoria’s solicitor-general
Victoria’s attorney-general has appointed star senior counsel for the banking royal commission, Rowena Orr QC, as the state’s highest legal adviser.
Ashurst picks up DLA Piper partner for real estate practice
Ashurst has snagged a leading property investment and development lawyer who advised on $1.5 billion in projects in the Melbourne Docklands from rival DLA Piper to join its projects and real estate team.
Dentons adds HSF competition heavyweight to Sydney office
Global legal giant Dentons has snagged a Herbert Smith Freehills competition partner with almost 30 years experience at the big six firm for its Sydney office.
DLA Piper picks up IP partner from MinterEllison
DLA Piper has snagged a leading technology partner from rival MinterEllison to join its intellectual property and technology practice.
Leading tax litigator among three new partners snagged by Gadens
Gadens has recruited three new partners to join the growing firm, including a tax litigation specialist who previously represented the Commissioner of Taxation in high-profile litigation against Crown Resorts.
QC who defeated challenges to COVID-19 restrictions tapped for Victoria’s highest court
Victoria's solicitor-general, who led the state government in its successful defence of two legal challenges to its COVID-19 restrictions last year, has been appointed to the Court of Appeal. 
Ashust snags renewable energy trio from Baker McKenzie
Ashurst has lured the global co-head and two partners from Baker McKenzie's renewable energy practice, giving the firm a boost in representing clients in the global transition towards more sustainable forms of energy.
Silk in ASIC cases against Rio Tinto, GetSwift appointed to Federal Court
The Acting Attorney-General has made two appointments to the Federal Court, including the barrister representing ASIC in its high-stakes cases against Rio Tinto and GetSwift.
Family law solicitor appointed to fill late Judge Guy Andrew’s post
Family law solicitor Christopher Bowrey has been appointed to the Federal Circuit Court to replace the late Judge Guy Andrew on the bench in the court's Townsville, Queensland registry.