Oceania

EXPANSION

DWF doubling up with Melbourne team

DWF celebrates bringing in Elpis Korosidis Lawyers to expand Australia offering and complement firm's existing banking and finance expertise.

LEGAL TECH

Melbourne lawtech hub formally launched featuring new startups and scaleup, with new intake also due in September.

MENTAL HEALTH

Australian study on mental health raises concerns for the judiciary of burnout, alcohol abuse and sleep disorders among judges and magistrates.

IN-HOUSE STUDY

In-house Australia expects a year of risk, elevated expectations, reduced resources and a strict need to focus on bringing value to their firms.

ARBITRATION

HSF partner appointed first female President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)

MERGER

IPH wins battle to acquire Xenith Group after QANTM declines to make counter-offer, as Xenith chair highlights diversity in brand culture.

MENTORING

Applications sought by firm's start-up school in Melbourne, which now in its third year is annual staple for the firm and entrepreneurs alike.

EXPANSION

In a new move towards seamless integration, Dentons combine with associate firm in Adelaide to extend national footprint.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

MinterEllisonRuddWatts announces strategic partnership with Iron Duke Partners to tap into growing demand for client global policy approaches.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

In a constitutional reform move, 18 leading law firms in Australia issue support of indigenous Uluru people's 'statement from the heart.'