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The receiver for Brazilian mining company Atlantic Nickel has prevailed in a second attempt to stay a case by Mining Services International, which brought a $1 billion claim over a terminated sale of a mine in Santa Rica.

Three Corrs Chambers Westgarth litigation partners are planning to make the jump to US firm Jones Day.

The Queensland government has introduced defamation reforms to bring it in line with other jurisdictions and prevent “forum shopping,” adding a new defence for social media platforms and increasing powers for courts.

Ashurst has lured a senior tax partner from MinterEllison, a day after Corrs Chambers announced it has poached the global co-head of Ashurst's tax practice. 

German energy company RWE has reversed course on its plans to develop a wind farm off the Gippsland cost in Victoria, following a year of feasibility studies.

Formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett, which has accused one of its founders of accessing confidential dress designs contained in two computer files, has asked a court for access to her personal devices.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has added another impressive lateral to its growing tax practice, luring Ashurst's global co-head of tax.

Two activist groups have launched fresh action against Woodside's North West Shelf gas project, after the energy company secured final government approval for an extension to the venture.

Lander & Rogers has recruited a contracting specialist from Clayton Utz for the law firm's corporate practice in Canberra.

After departing the ACCC 25 years ago for private practice, the national head of King & Wood Mallesons' competition law group has won a five-year appointment as commissioner.