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Clayton Utz lures energy ace for corporate practice
Clayton Utz has snagged an energy regulatory expert who has worked as general counsel at AusNet and was formerly a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills to join its Melbourne corporate practice. 
Corrs Chambers Westgarth practice leader defects to rival, taking team of six
A Corrs Chambers Westgarth veteran known for his work defending the Catholic Church has left the law firm for rival Wotton + Kearney, taking with him a number of senior associates as well as the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Departing ASIC commissioner to head Vanguard’s in-house legal team
ASIC commissioner Sean Hughes will step down next month after taking a role with investment manager Vanguard – which paid a $40,000 fine to the corporate watchdog just last month.
Class action head leaves Shine Lawyers to launch new firm
Competition among class action law firms is expected to heat up next year as veteran lawyer Jan Saddler departs Shine Lawyers to start her own firm.
Ashurst snags partner for Sydney real estate team
Ashurst has lured a partner from Hall & Wilcox as the firm looks to expand its Sydney real estate team.
K&L Gates poaches three partners from HWL Ebsworth
US multinational firm K&L Gates has grown its ranks in Australia, luring three partners from HWL Ebsworth to join its corporate team.
Pinsent Masons poaches from K&L Gates’ environment law team
International law firm Pinsent Masons has lured a partner and two senior associates from K&L Gates’ planning and environment law team for its Sydney office. 
Gilbert + Tobin unveils new leadership team as co-founder steps down as boss
Law firm Gilbert + Tobin has unveiled its new leadership team, with two partners to take the helm following co-founder Danny Gilbert’s decision to step down from his role as managing partner.
White & Case nabs competition partner
White shoe firm White & Case has lured a partner from Norton Rose Fulbright to beef up its competition capabilities in Australia.
Ashurst lures back lawyer from Clayton Utz to grow digital economy team
As part of expansion plans for its Canberra office, Ashurst has brought back Mathew Baldwin as a partner in its digital economy team to advise federal government agencies in digital and data projects.