Peter Kidd appointed to the Victoria Court of Appeal

He has served as chief judge of the County Court of Victoria since 2015

HFW announces five senior associate promotions across Australia

The five lawyers promoted are located in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne

Federal Court upholds litigation privilege in Mitsubishi class action

The court found the documents were prepared for actual or anticipated litigation

ASIC takes action against self-managed superannuation auditors in regulatory crackdown

The regulator emphasised that SMSF auditors serve as gatekeepers of the superannuation system

Victorian Bar and Criminal Bar Association raise concerns over proposed youth bail reforms

They warned that the changes could increase the likelihood of young people being held in custody

HFW expands Asia Pacific insurance practice with Sinyee Ong in Singapore

She is experienced in insurance, construction, and commercial disputes across various industries

PROFILES

The 2024 Elite Woman urges the legal profession to cultivate a culture that prioritises well-being

The 2024 Elite Woman was inspired to take up law after an incident involving her mother

The Hive Legal principal says the profession needs a "workable" day to day

The Hive Legal principal was initially going to go into human resources or marketing

FEATURES

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'