Mallesons strengthens competition practice with appointment of Special Counsel More…
4 December 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has announced the appointment of Kathleen Harris as special counsel to the firm’s national competition practice.
Termination of employment for work-related stress: avoiding claims of discrimination and unfair dismissal More…
2 December 2003
When an employer decides to terminate the employment of someone suffering from an illness or disorder said to be connected with work-related stress, potential areas of liability arise under both statute and common law.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques receives Prime Minister’s Award for Community Work More…
14 November 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques is the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships 2003.
Mallesons recognised for innovation in communications at Legal IT Awards More…
30 October 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has won the Communication Award at the annual Legal IT Awards, held during the Legal IT Forum, at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.
Mallesons ranks in Global 50 More…
28 October 2003
Leading global legal survey Global Counsel 3000 2003/04 has recognised Mallesons Stephen Jaques as one of the Top 50 law firms globally.
Government adopts appropriate approach to examining cartel conduct More…
16 October 2003
The Australian Government has announced the establishment of a working party to consider whether appropriate criminal offences for cartel behaviour can be introduced into Australian competition law.
Mallesons tops in Construction at Asian Legal Business Awards More…
9 October 2003
For the second consecutive year, Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Hong Kong office has been named Construction Law Firm of the Year at the Asian Legal Business Awards.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques boosts patent capability with new team More…
8 September 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has announced the appointment of two new partners, Wayne McMaster and Robert Cooper, to the firm’s intellectual property practice in Melbourne.
CFO Magazine ranks Mallesons Stephen Jaques as top law firm for 2003 More…
2 September 2003
CFO magazine has confirmed Mallesons Stephen Jaques nomination as “the best legal services firm in Australia”.
Project Finance League Tables confirm Mallesons’ leadership position More…
1 August 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has gained top honours in Project Finance rankings for the first half of 2003.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques tops Connect 4 M&A results More…
16 July 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques, for the second time this month, has gained top honours in Mergers & Acquisitions rankings.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ lawyers recognised as leading lawyers in Asia More…
9 July 2003
Partners from the Hong Kong office of Mallesons Stephen Jaques have featured strongly in AsiaLaw & Practice’s AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers 2003. Mallesons’ David Bateson and Paul Starr (Dispute Resolution) and, Adrienne Showering and Richard Mazzochi (Financial Services) have been nominated as leading advisers in their respective areas of law.
Mallesons has “a clear lead” in M&A More…
4 July 2003
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques has captured the lion’s share of the legal work associated with the rebound in mergers and acquisitions...," according to the Australian Financial Review following the release of the latest M&A Legal Adviser Tables by Thomson Financial.
Hidden legal hazards for companies using labour hire practices More…
29 May 2003
As the use of labour hire workers grows, companies who eye the advantages of the system should also be aware of the very real legal and industrial problems that can arise.
Global awards recognise Mallesons in Australasia / Far East More…
28 May 2003
The Chambers Awards 2003 awarded in London have recognised Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ international practice in four categories for Australasia / Far East. While the firm won the Law Firm of the Year title in Communications/IP, it was also ranked runner up (to Allen & Overy) in Banking and Finance; and short-listed in the areas of Corporate/M&A and Projects.
Law Firm Poll Ranks Mallesons Stephen Jaques as “Clear Leader” More…
22 May 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques, has been named as the “clear leader in Australia” in the AsiaLaw / Asiamoney Law Firm Poll 2003.
Mallesons recognised in Capital Markets and Energy & Resources More …
4 April 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques was acknowledged as the leading firm in Capital Markets and Energy & Resources at the Australian Law Awards 2003.
New light on complex issues during the “Protected Action” phase of a workplace negotiation More …
4 April 2003
Seven years of experience with the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (the Act) have helped to clarify the circumstances under which unions can initiate “protected action” during a bargaining period and the tactics employers can use to counter this action.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques expands Finance, Corporate and Tax with new London appointments More …
17 March 2003
The London office of Mallesons Stephen Jaques has, in the past six months, made four significant new appointments to strengthen its corporate practice, and add further ‘on the ground’ capability in both finance and tax.
IFLR names Mallesons Stephen Jaques Australian Law Firm of the Year More …
4 March 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques, has been named as the Australian Law Firm of the Year in this year’s International Financial Law Review’s (IFLR) Asian Legal Deals of the Year Awards 2002.
Mallesons tops 2002 M&A Asia League Tables for Australia and NZ More…
13 February 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been ranked number one in Australia and New Zealand in the 2002 M&A Asia Legal Adviser League Tables.
Mallesons wins inaugural INSTO Law Firm of the Year award More…
10 February 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has won the INSTO Distinction Award for "Law Firm of the Year" in 2002. This is the first year these prestigious awards aimed at the institutional investor community have included a "Law Firm of the Year" category.
Mallesons tops Connect Four 2002 IPO survey More…
31 January 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been announced as the top performing legal adviser in the CONNECT 4 - 2002- IPO Survey.
Mallesons tops Thomson M&A league table for announced deals More…
17 January 2003
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been ranked number one for announced deals in Thomson Financial’s Australia/New Zealand M&A Legal Adviser League Tables for 2002.