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Perth's top law firms open up on the extraordinary wave of partner poaching that is reshaping the sector.

The new Perth partner-in-charge at law firm King & Wood Mallesons has become a strong believer in the benefits of technology, saying COVID-19 has accelerated changes already underway and there is no going back.

The ranking of Perth's major law firms has changed substantially over the past two years.

King & Wood Mallesons, which ranks as the fourth largest law firm in WA, has expanded its local office with two lateral hires, Carl Black and Sam Dundas.

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