Emmeline McIllree is Gilchrist Connell's new chief people officer

McIllree takes over the role previously held by incoming CEO Belinda Cohen

HSF, Kramer Levin complete combination into Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The merged firm began operating as its new entity yesterday

Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe supports Istanbul Bar Association leaders

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Mahmoud Hmoud of Jordan named new judge of International Court of Justice

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Frasers Property, Morgan Stanley form $600m capital partnership with help from Corrs

Partners Robert Clarke and David Ellenby jointly lead legal advisors in joint venture

K&L Gates guides Square Peg in Airwallex’s US$300m Series F fundraise

Co-lead partner Daniel Atkin calls this one of Australia’s largest capital raises this year

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Grace Georgilopoulos wants to see more focus on early-stage lawyer development

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Kain Lawyers' Michael Garry on the firm's strategy for the next five years

He tells Australasian Lawyer what he hopes to achieve in his tenure as managing director

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Michael Garry tells Australasian Lawyer what he'll adopt from his predecessor's example

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HSF promotes eight partners

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