College of Law, Court House Capital announce new CEOs

Marcus Martin will be CoL's new group CEO, while Matt Hourn leads Court House Capital

Seven new directors take seats on the board of independent business law firm alliance Meritas

The board additions were announced at Meritas' annual general meeting held this week in Mexico

International Chamber of Commerce unveils new version of dispute resolution platform

The move reflects the ICC's commitment to boost arbitration efficiency using technology

Circle sentencing courts now operating at Moruya, Narooma, Batemans Bay

NSW says expansion aims to deter reoffences, improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal people

Andrew Leadston jumps from Corrs to HSF

He joins the firm as a real estate partner in Sydney

Jason Manakis thought he'd be working in the aerospace industry – which did happen, in a fashion

In hindsight, becoming a patent attorney was "inevitable", the Spruson & Ferguson principal says

Sparke Helmore absorbs Scone Legal

Principal and sole practitioner Jane Watson joins the firm as a consultant

HFW helps Norton Gold Fields with $166.5m project sale

Minerals 260 takes ownership of the Bullabulling Gold Project

Senior director Michael Garry to helm Kain Lawyers as managing director

Founder John Kain will become the firm’s executive chair later this year

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In hindsight, becoming a patent attorney was "inevitable", the Spruson & Ferguson principal says

She says the profession's biggest challenge is how it responds to issues like geopolitical unrest

The Aitken Partners principal lawyer also uses her commercial law skills to help rebuild lives

The Henry Carus + Associates associate advocates for having a life and hobbies beyond work

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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'