PRACTICE INTELLIGENCE
Another UK law firm preparing for IPO gold rush
Listing a law firm, where partners cash-in their equity, is attracting the interest of a new contender, Mishcon de Reya. Mishcon is a London firm with…
From solo to 15 people in four years
Diana Foye was working from home in 2016 in her Wollongong legal practice. Now, occupying commercial premises, her team is comprised of 15 people. Diana Foye…
Janders Dean’s 2019 Legal Horizons Conference Launch
After a hugely successful sell-out London event in June, the Janders Dean team is bringing the #JDHorizons conference to Sydney this month. Known by delegates…
Thomson Reuters Launches ‘TR IGNITE’ the Asia Pacific Technology Investment Programme, offering startups the opportunity to pitch for up to US $250,000
Thomson Reuters announced the launch of its technology investment programme, TR Ignite, for early stage start-ups in the legal and regulatory space across Asia Pacific.…
It’s Offical: Conveyancers are Smiling Again
The volume of housing sales has risen, ending a two-year steep decline. This is not just a monthly statistic blip. It is the result of…
Boost for Legal Expense Insurance in Australia through leading global provider
ARAG launches operations in Australia ARAG Services Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German ARAG Group and is starting operations as…
Employment growth in big law firms at risk of boom and bust scenario
Is 41% employment growth over one year in the number of non-partner fee earners sustainable? This is the percentage increase derived from The Australian's statistics…
MinterEllison announces 83 Senior Appointments – largest Australian independent by fee-earner
Official announcement: MinterEllison has announced 83 senior appointments, including 14 Partners, 22 Special Counsel and 47 Senior Associates. With a total of 1,311 fee-earners (256…
The Dark Side of Law Firm Partner Appointments
AFR has published its June/July annual partnership survey. The survey lists the largest and best known law firms in Australia. Our analysis of the statistics…
West Australia immigration firms scale-up with merger
The West Australian: Two of Perth’s most established immigration law firms are to merge, creating one of the biggest organisations of its type in WA.…