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Bakers, clients to debate future regulation

17 February 2010 | More than 370 Baker & McKenzie partners and 200 of their clients will descend upon Sydney next week for the firm's annual Asia Pacific meeting.


G+T announces five new partners

11:00 AM | The managing partner of law firm Gilbert + Tobin, Danny Gilbert, has today announced the appointment of five new partners to its ranks.


Sparke hires WorkSafe Victoria expert

17 December 2009 | Sparke Helmore has hired a former WorkSafe Victoria lawyer to its OHS team in Melbourne.


Lawyers slam regulation of profession

9 November 2009 | Lawyers need to be spared the burden of government interference in professional conduct and regulation, the profession itself claims.


New Zealand introduces new auditor regulations

27 October 2009 | The New Zealand Government is set to introduce new auditor regulations.


Migration lawyers targeted in regulations overhaul

18 September 2009 | The president of the peak body representing Australian lawyers today pointed to migration lawyers in an effort to highlight the need to push for a national regulation of the legal profession.


A revolution in stock exchange supervision

10 September 2009 | Brisbane barrister and The New Lawyer contributor, David Topp, questions whether recently announced changes to market supervision regimes might generate some unfavourable side-effects


Risk professionals slam proposed exec pay laws

2 June 2009 | The Federal Government's efforts to target golden handshakes paid to poorly performing senior executives will result in "heavy-handed" legislation, the peak body representing governance, risk and compliance professionals has claimed.


Govt slams 'irresponsible', overcharging lawyers

27 May 2009 | UK Justice secretary Jack Straw has launched a crackdown on "irresponsible" employment lawyers who exploit vulnerable clients through excessive fees.


News in brief: NZ regulation; ASIC

25 May 2009 | NZ politician slams regulation; Short-selling ban lifted: ASIC


Minters calls for better access to international clients

20 April 2009 | UNNECESSARY regulatory restrictions are standing in the way of domestic law firms boosting the value of their earnings overseas, according to an international trade expert.


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