MENTORING
HSF schools Aussie entrepreneurs
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.
Oceania
EXPANSION
Dentons formalizes Oz relationship
In a new move towards seamless integration, Dentons combine with associate firm in Adelaide to extend national footprint.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
NZ law firm alliance targets public policy
MinterEllisonRuddWatts announces strategic partnership with Iron Duke Partners to tap into growing demand for client global policy approaches.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Leading Oz law firms give heart-felt support
In a constitutional reform move, 18 leading law firms in Australia issue support of indigenous Uluru people's 'statement from the heart.'
LEGAL PROFESSION
NZ lawyers get a triple round of applause
New Zealand lawyers more trusted than Australians, uphold high standards though tribunal notes 'staggeringly high' bullying claims, and, survey shows 1 lawyer per 365 people.
TRAINING
PepsiCo launches legal internship program in Oz
PepsiCo is aiming to promote diversity in the legal profession through the development of a bespoke legal internship program.
IN-HOUSE TRANSFORMATION
PwC launches 'NewLaw' in Australia
PwC Australia launches new service for in-house legal departments transforming function, led by former senior general counsel at Telstra.
EXPANSION
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A&O in new Australia and Asia Pacific push
Firm appoints partner to lead new Allen & Overy consulting business in Australia and Asia Pacific, first in a series of planned appointments.
CAREERS
NZ increased in-house roles due to 'more fulfilling career'
In-house lawyers now make up one-quarter of the New Zealand legal profession, consistent with global trends.
CLASS ACTION
New Zealand's 'dormant' class action litigation 'crying out' for reform
Class action litigation in New Zealand is relatively rare according to new research, as The New Zealand Law Society highlights issue.