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Exploring limits of collaborative workspaces

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More Perth offices are becoming ‘activity based' but interior designers fear the concept isn't fully understood.

Collaboration the key in law firm's new digs

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King & Wood Mallesons has broken with tradition and become the first major law firm in Perth with a fully open-plan office.

Rollins, Inc. signs to acquire Allpest

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US-based multinational Rollins Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Welshpool-based pest control company Allpest WA.

Pre-commitments absorb bulk of 2015 office boom

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After a record-breaking 2012, the past 12 months have been pretty quiet for new office construction in Perth, with little significant space to be added until 2015.

Hotchkin Hanly works old school

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The former chief executive of law firm Talbot Olivier has questioned the corporatised business model adopted by his old employer, after taking up a new role at Hotchkin Hanly.

GCS wins Brookfield Place works

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Global Construction Services has been awarded a further $9 million worth of formwork and concrete works at the second office tower at Brookfield Place.

McMurdo to Corrs

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed Brian McMurdo as a special counsel in the Perth office.

Construction starts at Brookfield Place Tower 2

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Global commercial real estate giant Brookfield Office Properties has officially started construction of the second office tower at Brookfield Place.

Fewer newer law partners

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The top of Perth's legal world has shrunk slightly as the 10 biggest law firms recorded a combined net loss at partnership level following a three-year binge of global mergers focused heavily on th

Office construction not enough to build confidence

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Three major office projects have got the go-ahead in the city but it's the future project pipeline that concerns the city's consulting sector.

Second tower at Brookfield Place confirmed

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Canadian office giant Brookfield Office Properties has confirmed it will commence construction of a second tower at Brookfield Place, as reported exclusively by Business News late last month.

van Brakel joins A&O

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Allen & Overy has appointed Mark van Brakel as a partner in its global litigation practice, based in the Perth office.

Brookfield Place II set to proceed

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Construction of Perth's next big office development could start within weeks as investment group Brookfield strives to meet its 2015 deadline for a second tower at Brookfield Place.

Institutional investors target new city office projects

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The purchase by Dexus of the first three towers in the Kings Square precinct caps a stellar month for city office sales as the major property groups home in on the new opportunities in Perth's expanding

Elemental talks could lead to $190m bid

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Shares in Elemental Minerals leapt on the ASX today after the company received a non-binding takeover offer from a Hong Kong investment group.

Leighton wins deals for new city offices

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LEIGHTON Properties has stolen a march on rival developers, including Brookfield Properties, aiming to start work on Perth's next large office buildings.

The Lighter Note

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Tin rattlers dig deep

Niche focus in law mergers

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TWO Perth law firms have completed mergers this month, with Q Legal joining with a Queensland firm, and Nedlands-based Cullen Babington Macleod buying a specialist liquor-licensing practice and ado

Mergers for Perth law firms

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Two Perth law firms have completed mergers this month, with Nedlands-based Cullen Babington Macleod acquiring a specialist liquor-licensing practice and CBD-based Q Legal joining with a Queensland

Perth office for UK-based law firm Holman Fenwick

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UK-BASED law firm Holman Fenwick Willan has officially opened its Perth office, three months after local recruit Julian Sher joined the firm.

Appointments

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Brasington to head PwC Perth

Appointments

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Lee to head Birchman and Beacon

Little change at the top

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IF you took away the names of the leading law firms in Perth and focused on the numbers of lawyers, it would be hard to believe that the legal sector has participated in the dramatic changes in the Western Australian economy during the past decade.

CHOGM ties

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ANZ, BP, Fortescue Metals Group and Rio Tinto are among the principal sponsors of the business forum to be held in tandem with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth in October.

Discrete service helps boutique survivors

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STEPHEN Edwards looks back on the past decade and tries to put his finger on the key reason for his two-partner law firm's success.

Quick shifts mark new phase in Perth’s legal landscape

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A flurry of high level moves in the Perth legal market leaves the profession asking what the future holds.

Franklyn leaves Middletons for Corrs

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Law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has boosted its M&A capability in its Perth office with the appointment of three partners, including Robert Franklyn, from Middletons.

Law firms riding high on resources

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Spending time away from Perth is a good way to get perspective on the changes taking place in the city.

Good times boost staff ranks

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With the new financial year commencing this week, a number of Western Australia's lawyers and accountants will be celebrating the fact as new partners of their respective firms.