July
Rebel Corrs group seeks move to King & Wood Mallesons
Five partners in Corrs’ employment practice are in discussions to shift to rival firms, after some in the group voted against a controversial contract extension.
- Maxim Shanahan
Scyne hires from public service, new KPMG role for former OECD exec
Public sector consulting firm Scyne has appointed its first new managing director, while KPMG has brought on former Labor minister David Bradbury as a partner.
- Edmund Tadros and Tom McIlroy
Fastest-growing firm pledges ‘aggressive’ targeting of legal rivals
Global law firm HFW has booked record local revenue, and says it plans to target competitors for further growth.
- Maxim Shanahan
More Baker McKenzie exits as firm declares turnaround
Two more partners have left for other firms, but Baker McKenzie says it returned double-digit revenue growth in FY2024.
- Maxim Shanahan
PwC makes first partner promotions since tax leaks scandal
The smaller-than-usual partner intake is the first since January 2023, and includes those whose promotion was deferred by the tax leaks scandal.
- Maxim Shanahan
June
KPMG appoints ex-RAAF officer as part of halved partner intake
KPMG has announced a significantly reduced intake of new partners as it pivots away from generalist consulting.
- Maxim Shanahan
Why Hong Kong ‘is still good’ for commercial lawyers
Australian lawyers are missing out on opportunities in Asian markets, says a newly promoted partner at King & Wood Mallesons.
- Maxim Shanahan
Clyde & Co slashes partner numbers as cuts deepen
Global law firm Clyde & Co has asked six partners in its Australian arm to leave, as it struggles to turn a profit from low-margin work.
- Maxim Shanahan
Consulting firms soften partner intakes despite rise in exits
The latest partner promotions and appointments at EY, Deloitte and PwC reflect the major downturn in advisory work.
- Maxim Shanahan and Edmund Tadros
May
G+T targets Melbourne, start-ups with new partners
The firm is banking on continued growth in Melbourne corporate activity, and is taking a punt on start-ups and venture capital as a new source of clients.
- Maxim Shanahan
Minters picks up seven partners in PwC raid
MinterEllison is set to hire seven consulting partners from PwC in the largest single raid on the big four consulting firm since the tax leaks scandal.
- Maxim Shanahan
Cost-cutting advisers the bright spot in professional services
Advisers are being increasingly asked to conduct cost-cutting programs, from upskilling and reducing staff numbers to digitisation and automation.
- Edmund Tadros
April
Scyne finalises appointments, KPMG partner heads to Star
PwC spin-off Scyne Advisory has appointed a permanent managing partner and will finalise its CEO in the second half of this year.
- Maxim Shanahan
Energy focus as Ashurst, Allens, Freehills appoint new partners
Energy and environment lawyers have led promotions at top-tier firms, as the legal industry targets the energy transition as the next big source of billings.
- Maxim Shanahan
Scyne settles restraint case, as PwC tax partner jumps to KPMG
Connie Heaney will be free to continue at Downer EDI under the settlement, while a senior PwC tax partner has jumped ship to KPMG.
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- Maxim Shanahan
Banking royal commission star Rowena Orr joins the bench
Rowena Orr, who came to prominence during the Hayne royal commission, has been appointed to the Victorian Court of Appeal.
- Maxim Shanahan
MinterEllison practice head poached by rival
Climate lawyer Sarah Barker has joined advisory outfit Pollination Group, as the climate and sustainability advice sector continues to grow.
- Maxim Shanahan
March
KPMG hands CEO Yates another three years
The board of KPMG Australia has extended the leadership term of Andrew Yates to June 2027.
- Edmund Tadros
PwC appoints ex-Stockland exec as new chief people officer
PwC Australia hires Stockland’s Karen Lonergan as the big four firm continues to push through reforms to its operations following the tax leaks scandal.
- Edmund Tadros
More partners exit Baker McKenzie amid integration talks
Baker McKenzie’s Australian managing partner is in Hong Kong for discussions about greater integration with the global firm’s Asian division
- Maxim Shanahan
