Home Wilkinson Lowry law firm news

ANZ has caused some confusion in the legal industry. In one breath, it warned a number of its panel law firms about potential conflicts of interest in acting for clients of the collapsed stockbroker, Opes Prime; in the next, it said any such conflicts would be waived

Queensland law firm Nicol Robinson Halletts (NRH) will operate as the Brisbane office of Victorian-headquartered Herbert Geer & Rundle (HG&R) from 1 July 2008. The office will be fully integrated into the partnership

Former Ebsworth & Ebsworth insurance partner Ann Newbrun has joined Mallesons Stephen Jaques as a special counsel in Sydney

Shortly after the official announcement of the merger, managing partner of Ebsworth & Ebsworth John Graves said in an interview with ALB that the planned union with Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) would include 'the whole firm in both firms'. But as it turns out, some partners have made plans of their own and Ebsworth is now faced with the departure of a number of its lawyers.

The departure of partners from Ebsworth & Ebsworth ahead of its merger with Home Wilkinson Lowry on 5 May continues with the exit of insurance specialist Brett Solomon

National law firm Sparke Helmore has raided Australian insurance practices, adding two partners, one senior-level consultant and four special counsel. The seven lawyers have all joined in the last two months, bringing the total numbers in the insurance team to 180 lawyers.

HWL and Ebsworth & Ebsworth have pledged to continue as one, but what will provide the glue?

Ebsworth & Ebsworth is facing the departure of a number of partners ahead of the planned merger with Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL).

National law firm Sparke Helmore has raided Australian insurance practices, adding two partners, one senior-level consultant and four special counsel. The seven lawyers have all joined in the last two months, bringing the total numbers in the insurance team to 180 lawyers.

National law firm Sparke Helmore has raided Australian insurance practices, adding two partners, one senior-level consultant and four special counsel

Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) and Ebsworth & Ebsworth have agreed to merge following a successful conclusion of the due diligence process, the two firms announced in a press release

Ebsworth & Ebsworth has welcomed construction lawyer Sonya Kroon to the firm. Kroon, who joins the firm as a partner, comes from Hill / Knowles and is joined by Matt Maling and Amanda Bryant

Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) and Ebsworth & Ebsworth are exploring the opportunities for a merger of the two firms. If the parties come to an agreement, the new firm would consist of more than 370 lawyers and have annual revenues of around A$120m

Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) has added four lawyers to its offices in Brisbane and Sydney

When you think of Canberra, you think of the Federal Government. Although the many departments certainly form the largest user of legal services in the capital, finds that the territory's construction frenzy provides a steady income for local firms.

Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) has expanded its national planning, environment and government team with the appointment of partner Picha Djohan to lead its Melbourne practice.

New defections in Australian insurance practices have caused further upheaval in a sector that is rapidly reshaping. As more partners leave full-service firms for firms solely dedicated to the practice area, the question arises whether insurance law is becoming a specialist's game

Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) has expanded its national planning, environment and government team with the appointment of partner Picha Djohan to lead its Melbourne practice

Home Wilkinson Lowry (HWL) has appointed automotive specialist Evan Stents as a partner in its Melbourne practice.

Insurance specialist Moray & Agnew has merged with Dutton Lawyers in Newcastle, NSW.