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Hall & Wilcox picks up insolvency partner from McCullough Robertson
Hall & Wilcox has lured an insolvency ace from McCullough Robertson to bolster its insolvency and commercial litigation team in Brisbane.
Baker McKenzie nabs former Norton Rose partner in second defection this month
Norton Rose Fulbright has lost its second partner this month, with the defection of IP specialist Helen MacPherson to Baker McKenzie.
Herbert Smith Freehills lures financial services partner from Norton Rose
Herbert Smith Freehills has bolstered the ranks of its global financial services team with the recruitment of former Norton Rose Fulbright partner Charlotte Henry.
Jones Day lures competition partner from Herbert Smith Freehills
Global law firm Jones Day has nabbed former Herbert Smith Freehills partner Matthew Bull to boost the ranks of its antitrust and competition practice.
Barrister in toxic foam class action appointed to NSW Supreme Court
A barrister who represented the Commonwealth of Australia in a class action over the use of allegedly toxic firefighting foam has been appointed to the NSW Supreme Court, bringing much needed diversity to the male-dominated bench.
Ashurst lures top Deloitte partner for launch of risk advisory arm
Ashurst has brought on former Deloitte senior partner Philip Hardy to help launch its consulting arm to compete with the big four firms, and the law firm says Hardy's experience will be an asset as it manages the challenges of COVID-19 on clients' businesses.
Baker McKenzie lures King & Wood Mallesons special counsel for banking practice
Baker McKenzie has nabbed former King & Wood Mallesons special counsel Charlie Detmold for the law firm's key banking and finance practice in Melbourne.
Clyde & Co continues raid on Norton Rose to fuel Australia growth
Clyde & Co has snagged three insurance partners from Norton Rose Fulbright, as the global firm continues to expand in Australia.
Top Squire Patton Boggs’ litigator defects to launch boutique firm
A leading class action and insolvency litigator at Squire Patton Boggs is leaving the firm to launch a boutique outfit with plans to shake up the legal industry, including by bringing class actions on a contingency fee basis.
Quinn Emanuel lures IP heavyweight from Allens
US litigation powerhouse Quinn Emanuel has lured a leading patent attorney from Allens to grow its Sydney office.