LEGAL SERVICES
LawAdvisor in start-up acquisition
Firm invests in legal automation with acquisition of early-stage consultation startup Kobi.ai from Mills Oakley.
Oceania
DISRUPTION
MinterEllison in disruptive move
Australian firm appoints two non-legal partners and launches new infrastructure consulting arm
DISRUPTION
Australian firm launches disruptive arm
MinterEllison, Australia's largest independent firm, appoints two non-legal Partners and launches new Infrastructure Consulting arm.
APPOINTMENTS
Australian firms in promotional rounds
It's a busy time for firms in Australia as a number appointments and expansion of practices are rolled out.
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
Lander & Rogers launches lawtech hub
Melbourne lawtech hub formally launched featuring new startups and scaleup, with new intake also due in September.
MENTAL HEALTH
Study raises the bar on judicial stress
Australian study on mental health raises concerns for the judiciary of burnout, alcohol abuse and sleep disorders among judges and magistrates.
IN-HOUSE STUDY
Oz in-house under pressure
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
Oz arbitration centre gets its first female president
HSF partner appointed first female President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)
MERGER
IP battle creates $1.6 billion legal giant
IPH wins battle to acquire Xenith Group after QANTM declines to make counter-offer, as Xenith chair highlights diversity in brand culture.