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Peter Kidd appointed to the Victoria Court of Appeal

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

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

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

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

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

HFW expands Asia Pacific insurance practice with Sinyee Ong in Singapore

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