NEW LAW
Ashurst hires from Deloitte to launch Australia consulting arm
International firm branches out into 'new law' as part of 2023 strategy
Oceania
TEAM HIRE
UK-listed firm DWF grows Melbourne business with trio of technology hires
Lawyers join from Australian firm MacPherson Kelley to boost DWF's IT&T practice
CORONAVIRUS
Clayton Utz closes Sydney office over possible coronavirus infection
'No cause for alarm' says firm after fears employee may have been indirectly exposed to virus
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT
Six law firms ranked among New Zealand's best 100 employers, survey finds
Chapman Tripp voted leading Kiwi law firm to work for in graduate poll
COMBINATION
Dentons' global march continues as it unveils Kensington Swan arm in New Zealand
Global giant adds another 130 lawyers to its network; becoming only third international firm in New Zealand
TEAM HIRE
Clyde & Co makes three-partner hire in Melbourne from Norton Rose
Trio grow UK-based firm's Australia partner count to 32
BUSHFIRE CRISIS
Australia's law firms step up efforts to help bushfire victims as crisis grows
King & Wood Mallesons, Ashurst, Herbert Smith Freehills and Gilbert & Tobin among firms providing aid
Foreign bidders drive Australia's public M&A market
American, Canadian and Japanese investors target Australia for deals, according to Minter Ellison research
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
Norton Rose and Clayton Utz appoint new leaders in Australia
First female managing partner for Norton Rose; Clayton Utz promotes international strategy head
LITIGATION FUNDING
High Court puts brakes on Australia's litigation funding boom with landmark ruling
Lawyers digest implications of decision to strike down common fund orders