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CBD sales nudge $1b in a sharp turnaround

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Investor interest in Perth's office market is set to intensify in the new year after city sales hit fresh highs in 2011 on a rapidly declining vacancy rate.

Globalisation and resources deals driving extensive change in local legal industry

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The flurry of international alliances and branding changes that are transforming the Perth legal market look set to continue.

Blake Dawson merges with Ashurst

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The seemingly never-ending parade of global law firms hitting Australian shores is continuing, with Ashurst's Asia-Pacific division announcing it will merge with local firm Blake Dawson.

China's Northwest bids $68m for Meridian

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Meridian Minerals has announced its largest shareholder, China's Northwest Nonferrous International Investment, will acquire the remaining Meridian shares it does not already own, in a deal worth $

Global players poach key lawyers, star firms

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THERE is no doubt that, when it comes to global players seeking a position in Perth, the lawyers have grabbed the headlines.

Jockeying for position in commercial law

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A MOVE by 15 partners from what was the local office of Minter Ellison to start the Australia arm of US-based Squire Sanders & Dempsey marks another major shift in Western Australia's commercia

Merger puts JacMac at 2

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Law firms Jackson McDonald and McKenzie Moncrieff will merge to create a 32-partner firm with more than 120 professional staff, cementing it as the second biggest law firm in Western Australia.

Macquarie, Hartleys top list of corporate advisers in competitive M&A market

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This year's survey of mergers and acquisitions activity in WA reveals a new ranking among corporate advisory firms in Perth.

Navitas buys SAE for $289m

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Global education service provider Navitas has reached an agreement to purchase media technology training institute SAE for $289 million.

Freehills holds position despite downturn

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THE size of Western Australia's legal practices has fluctuated only mildly during the past 12 months despite the sector's changing dynamics as a result of the economic slowdown.

Good times boost staff ranks

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With the new financial year commencing this week, a number of Western Australia's lawyers and accountants will be celebrating the fact as new partners of their respective firms.

Busy year for Hunt

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THE past 12 months has been a busy and interesting period for Hunt & Humphry partner Michael Hunt, who has been ranked by his peers as the top mining lawyer in Western Australia for the second year in a row.