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Solicitor who misrepresented judge’s view loses appeal of caution
A solicitor who attributed a barrister's submission about his client's capacity to a Supreme Court judge in a letter to a costs assessor has lost an appeal of a NSW Law Society decision to caution him.
Wotton Kearney brings on cyber partner from Colin Biggers Paisley
Wotton Kearney has nabbed a cyber law expert from Colin Biggers & Paisley to join its partnership.
Law firm client loses High Court case over interest on repaid fees
The High Court has dismissed a case by a law firm client who claimed he was entitled under the law of restitution to $1.4 million in interest on a $900,000 sum his lawyers repaid in a fight about legal fees.
Thomson Geer nabs another partner from Holding Redlich
A workplace health and safety partner with more than 25 years of experience has made the leap to Thomson Geer, the third partner to jump ship from Holding Redlich in recent months. 
Barry Nilsson raids DLA Piper to scale up insurance practice
Barry Nilsson has executed on its strategic growth agenda with the recruitment of six new principals and their teams from DLA Piper in a major boost to its insurance and health practice.
Gadens recruits Slater & Gordon partner for workplace disputes team
Gadens has poached a Slater & Gordon partner with expertise in workplace disputes to join its team in Queensland. 
Clyde & Co lures lawyer back from Gilchrist Connell
Clyde & Co has boosted its corporate insurance and commercial offering by luring a partner from Gilchrist Connell. 
DLA Piper strengthens tax team with three partners from Clayton Utz
Law firm DLA Piper has boosted the ranks of its tax practice with the appointment of three partners, along with a team of five, from Clayton Utz.
Leading class action lawyers among 21 new silks in Victoria
Twenty-one barristers in Victoria have won the title of senior counsel, including two class action lawyers from opposing sides of the bar table who have been involved in negotiating recent blockbuster settlements.
Baker McKenzie boosts tax, energy ranks with new partner hires
Baker McKenzie has recruited two new partners from King & Wood Mallesons and Allens to bolster the ranks of its tax and energy practices.