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Asia-Pac’s top 100 firms announced
by Steve Randall
The annual survey of the biggest law firms in Asia-Pacific has been released… New Singapore joint venture for international firm… Kennedys announces expansion of capabilities… New global cyber security chief at Clyde… Peter Lamont joins NRF in Brisbane…
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Lawyers jobs at risk as Slaters weighs office closures
by Steve Randall
Slater and Gordon is considering closing two of its UK offices affecting around 51 staff including fee-earners… Herbert Smith Freehills tops Australian M&A league tables… New M&A co-head announced at Orrick… Legal advisor wins wrongful termination case against Bikram yoga…
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Firm announces seven promotions
by Samantha Woodhill
A major firm has announced the appointment of two special counsel and five new senior associates.
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Legal delivery centre “super depressing” say future lawyers
by Miklos Bolza
The creation of a legal delivery centre at one law school has been seen as a dismal sign of the times for graduates and their employment prospects.
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Denmark passes ‘cruel’ asylum seeker laws
by Samantha Woodhill
The Danish parliament has passed controversial asylum seeker laws over night.
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Almost half of corporates planning to divest
by NZ Lawyer
A large proportion of corporates are planning to make divestments in the next two years, according to a new survey… Expansion for DLA Piper… WLG sets female partner targets… Man accused of helping lawyers against China is released…