Global law firm K&L Gates has poached two top partners from independent firm Jackson McDonald in a coup that aims to boost its real estate and corporate practice offerings.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Natasha Monks, Nick Malone, Aaron McDonald, Elizabeth McLean, Leslie Crockett, Luis Prado, Ariel Bastian, Rob Hunt, Trevor Connell and Kerry Harris.
Exit entitlement deadlines are among the greatest areas of contention for the state government's retirement village reform plans, a Property Council event heard this morning.
A former partner at major Perth law firm Jackson McDonald is suing all 14 of its board members over allegations she was prematurely booted and stripped of her entitlements.
Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor's legal strategy.
Canva has become the world's most valuable private software company after a $US200 million capital raising; its Perth-raised founders have pledged their stake for social good.
A Supreme Court judge has signalled a crackdown on ‘backdoor' appeals against arbitration rulings, saying they were the last refuge of the desperate and should be met with a punitive costs sanction
Steedman Stagg Lawyers, Kennedy Vinciullo and Gaffney & Palermo Lawyers are new names in Perth's legal fraternity while a fourth, Mason Ledger, has been radically restructured.
The Supreme Court has delivered a tactical win to the widow of the late Len Buckeridge as she fights his sons over the carve-up of the magnate's estate.
There has been a significant re-ranking of law firms in Perth over the past year, while the sector is also adapting to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.
Law firm Jackson McDonald has announced a raft of leadership changes, including a new chair, board members and partners, along with new branding as it seeks to refresh its market profile.
WA's major theatre company has reported a sharp fall in box office sales for the fourth year in succession, along with a small operating surplus, with a big donation from Minderoo Foundation helping to bolster its financial position.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a $25 million claim brought by local contractor AGC Industries against the developer of the Karara iron ore project in the Mid West.
The Supreme Court has found prominent land developer and real estate agent Colin Heath breached his fiduciary duties in regard to his role in long-running land development ventures with the Godecke family.
Law firm Jackson McDonald has launched a branded secondment service in response to growing demand from clients and lawyers for more flexible working arrangements.
Former governor and practising barrister Malcolm McCusker has been appointed chairman of Law Access, following the retirement of founding director Adam Ebell.
SPECIAL REPORT: Western Australian companies were involved in 235 corporate finance deals worth $6.9 billion in the June quarter, with new advisory firms playing an increasing role, research by Business News has found.
The local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction has recognised the achievements of Western Australian women at its annual awards, held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning.
A long-running dispute between Karara Mining and DM Civil over a contract originally worth $26 million has highlighted the extraordinary gulf that often arises between project developers and contractors when their relationship sours.
A Canadian company has entered into an agreement to acquire Perth-based Cobalt One under an all-scrip deal that values the target at about $63 million.
Cockburn-based security surveillance technology company Spectur is seeking to raise up to $4.5 million by way of an initial public offering, and list on the ASX.
Local gold explorers Anova Metals and Exterra Resources have entered into a merger agreement, with Anova to wholly acquire Exterra in an all-scrip deal worth $21.3 million.
The federal government has introduced draft insolvency reforms designed to offer more protection for company directors and make it easier to restructure faltering businesses.
There's been a big rise in the exercise of contract termination for convenience clauses in the past four years, according to Jackson McDonald lead partner of projects, infrastructure and construction Basil Georgiou.
SPECIAL REPORT: The shake-out in Perth's legal services market is producing some surprising winners and losers, with one of the best performers being a firm many had expected to wither.
SPECIAL REPORT: There was a big rise in the number and value of completed capital raisings in WA last year, according to data compiled in the BNiQ Search Engine.
