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Indian firm opens in Brisbane, eyes Dubai
King & Wood Mallesons may have claimed the mantle of the best known Australian-Chinese firm, but who is the top Australian-Indian firm? A low key New Delhi and East Coast Australian operation is hoping to claim that title.
Partners rebelling against Slaters takeover, says UK media
Slater & Gordon’s plans to make further acquisitions in the UK market have hit a snag due to dissent from partners in the target firm, a UK media outlet has reported.
WA Minister joins Minter Ellison in Perth
A former Western Australian politician in favour of the state’s secession from the Commonwealth has joined Minter Ellison in Perth.
Padbury voted new Ashurst global vice chair
Mary Padbury has been elected vice chair of Ashurst for a five-year term, with effect from 1 November 2013.
New partner for DFDL in Myanmar
DFDL has promoted Thida Aye, a locally qualified lawyer, to country partner for Myanmar.
L’Oreal in exclusive talks for 2 Shiseido brands
L’Oreal is in exclusive talks to acquire skincare brands Decleor and Carita from Japan’s Shiseido for around 230 million euros ($314.3 million), Shiseido said on Thursday.
BBVA sells $1.3 bln stake in CITIC Bank
Spanish lender BBVA agreed to sell $1.27 billion of CITIC Bank Corp shares to bolster its capital, becoming the latest foreign bank to start unwinding often difficult Chinese partnerships.
Melbourne: Gadens adds to banking & finance team
Gadens Melbourne has appointed a new special counsel to the banking and finance team.
New global chair for Ashurst
Ashurst has announced that London-based Ben Tidswell has been elected chair of the newly integrated global firm for a five-year term, with effect from 1 November 2013.
Open season as Corrs ditches traditional offices
The Sydney partners of Corrs Chambers Westgarth are set to move into open plan office seating alongside their support staff and junior lawyers when the firm moves into its new offices at 8 Chifley Square next week.