Dispute resolution

Federal Circuit and Family Court adjusts procedure for urgent initiating applications

Federal Circuit and Family Court adjusts procedure for urgent initiating applications

Changes also affect family law (airport) watchlist applications in first and second divisions

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to open venue in Melbourne CBD next year

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to open venue in Melbourne CBD next year

The new headquarters will offer VCAT hearing and mediation services under one roof

Resolution Institute rings in IWD 2025 with panel discussion

Resolution Institute rings in IWD 2025 with panel discussion

Among the panelists were mediators Mary Walker OAM and Nina Harding

High Court grants appeal of ruling setting aside non‑custodial supervision order

High Court grants appeal of ruling setting aside non‑custodial supervision order

The NT Court of Criminal Appeal confirmed the prior custodial supervision order

High Court allows appeal in claim seeking costs for employed solicitor's work

High Court allows appeal in claim seeking costs for employed solicitor's work

Costs order in law firm's favour entitle it to obtain recompense in this case, court says

A&O Shearman steals litigator Amy Middlebrook from Baker McKenzie

A&O Shearman steals litigator Amy Middlebrook from Baker McKenzie

She is an expert in complex commercial litigation, financial services, and class action disputes