E-DISCOVERY
Mr Smith goes to Ashurst
Ashurst ADVANCE says it is strengthening alternative legal services and eDiscovery capability in Australia with key FTI Consulting hire.
Oceania
CYBERSECURITY
Law In Order builds ethical walls
Legal tech firm goes for Darktrace to boost compliance and builds ethical walls saying “cyber AI is nothing short of ground-breaking.”
CORRUPTION
Australian law firm embroiled in political probe
DWF finds itself drawn into probe of senior politician as critics ask questions about her links to the firm and work earning over A$5m in government fees, according to media reports.
DRONES
Clyde & Co appoints drones expert
Eminent academic Professor Ron Bartsch to assist Clyde & Co's global drones strategy group.
EXPANSION
Dentons powers up with NZ combo
Firm to combine with a leading firm in New Zealand to create Australasia powerhouse, and biggest global firm in NZ “on day one.”
NEWLAW
Nexus Law takes flight in Sydney move
NewLaw firm expands commercial law footprint as new headquarters opens in Sydney.
LEGAL TECH
Firm starts a revolution
Australian-based international firm MinterEllison launches innovative graduate program and welcomes tech-focused legal operations grads.
LEGAL SERVICES
LawAdvisor in start-up acquisition
Firm invests in legal automation with acquisition of early-stage consultation startup Kobi.ai from Mills Oakley.
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.