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

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.