Law Firms

Gilbert + Tobin has snagged a Sydney-based Dentons partner to bolster its financial services regulatory group.

Chinese builder Yuanda has settled a lawsuit against its former director that alleged he diverted building contracts, including a project with Lendlease, to his current employer SRG Global. 

Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.

Some of Australia's biggest law firms were dragged to court in 2024, facing lawsuits -- and even class actions -- by disgruntled clients and aggrieved employees.

Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories. 

The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.

Law firm Gordon Legal has filed appeals after a judge ordered the declassing of several proceedings over COVID-19 business interruption losses.

US property firm Greystar is acquiring a portfolio of student accommodations worth $1.6 billion, one of the largest deals of its kind in the Australian market. 

Global law firm K&L Gates has hired former Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP litigator Rachelle Downie as a partner in its Melbourne office.