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Appointments 09 Feb 2015

More Rockwell lawyers move to Civic Legal

Rockwell Olivier Perth solicitors Gray Porter, Andrew Read, Karyn Thomson, Joanne Deligeorges and Geraldine Jordan have moved to the newly revived Civic Legal brand, following the break-up of Rockw

Professions 21 Jan 2015

Three ‘new’ law firms for Perth

The break-up of once-prominent law firm Rockwell Olivier is expected to result in the opening of three ‘new' firms in Perth, with the Civic Legal brand being revived, Taylor Olivier being launched, and Melbourne-based Mills Oakley Lawyers coming to town.

Professions 05 Jan 2015

Rockwell Olivier follows ILH into administration

Perth law firm Rockwell Olivier has been placed in the hands of administrators, after its sole director concluded the business was insolvent.

Appointments 22 Dec 2014

Kordic jumps to Jarman McKenna

Paul Kordic has joined law firm Jarman McKenna as partner in the commercial division.

Deals 18 Dec 2014

ILH Group into administration

The ASX-listed parent company of law firm Rockwell Olivier has been placed in administration, opening up the possibility of its partners buying back the business.

Appointments 10 Nov 2014

Tsang new Lavan partner

Charmaine Tsang has been appointed as a partner at Perth law firm Lavan Legal.

Professions 19 May 2014

Lawyers pushed to work harder, smarter

SPECIAL REPORT: Law firms are having to adapt as more businesses build in-house legal teams and squeeze billing rates.

Professions 14 Nov 2013

ILH to merge two law firms

Listed company ILH Group has announced that its law firm subsidiaries Rockwell Olivier and Civic Legal plan to merge their Western Australian operations

Professions 30 Oct 2013

Hotchkin Hanly works old school

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.

Appointments 03 Oct 2013

Rudeforth joins Rockwell Olivier

Rockwell Olivier, the national law firm created by the May merger of Argyle Lawyers, Rockwell Bates and Talbot Olivier, have added a third associate to their Perth office with the appointment of Br