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King & Wood Mallesons has announced its intention to split into separate Australian and Chinese partnerships, marking a notable reversal in the trend to globalised law firms.

The West African gold pundits will merge in an all-share deal, creating a mid-tier producer targeting 400,000 ounces by 2029.

Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media have shaken hands on a merger under which Kerry Stokes would step down as chairman of the board by early next year.

High commodity prices and a wave of cross-border capital have fuelled another busy half for WA's dealmakers.

Prominent Perth lawyers Jason Ricketts, David Hugo and Tony Joyner have teamed up for the launch of an independent firm providing a mix of legal and consultancy services.

Perth fintech firm WeMoney has secured $12 million in series A funding, led by Laurence Escalante's family office Lance East Office.

Four major M&A deals last year highlighted Japan's continued appetite for WA investments.

BGC Australia has announced its largest asset sale, with its cementitious division being sold to industry heavyweight Cement Australia in a deal worth close to $800 million.

Japanese giant Sumitomo Metal Mining has forked out $615m for a stake in Rio Tinto's big Western Australian copper discovery.

A merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and US-based firm Kramer Levin to form Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is on the cards, a move they claim will make them a top 20 global firm.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Dale Page, Eugene Koltasz, Francesca Lefante, Clayton Higham, Karen Hyde, Mark Fitzpatrick, Gordon Trewern, Ante Golem and Karen Brown.

Herbert Smith Freehills Perth partner Ante Golem has been named the global law firm's dispute resolution lead for Australia.

Driven by hungry investment banks and 160 years of trade history, Japan's cultural and financial muscle is embedded in many WA industries.

Major law firms in Perth are increasing their graduate intake as they enjoy strong demand for their services.

ASX-listed Genmin will ask investors for $28.3 million, as the company aims to primarily cover corporate and operation costs across its flagship Baniaka project in Gabon.

BCI Minerals has secured a syndicated facility agreement for its Mardie salt project near Karratha, with nearly $1 billion locked in for the under-construction asset.

Spartan Resources has received firm commitments to raise $25 million through an institutional placement to expand exploration at its Dalgaranga gold project.

The green energy transition is seen as one of the largest opportunities for WA law firms, with two mid-tier players leading the way.

Menopause advocacy organisations want to destigmatise women's health issues in the workplace.

Leaders from some of Perth's major professional services firms have seen big changes in their working lives over three decades.

The wealth management firm will relocate to the St Georges Terrace tower, marking the first major leasing transaction since Chevron's exit.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Casey Mihovilovich, Mark Newman, Mitchell Thomas, Liz Westcott, Victoria Stamper, Joseph Lloyd, Don Fry, Lorelle Fry, Tammy O'Connor and Christopher Hicks.

The multinational law firm committed to a 12-year lease at Brookfield's newly-built One The Esplanade.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Twila Jensen, Zaahen Kahn, Jane Ballard, Daniel Hill, Tim Richards and Michael McNulty.

Engineering services firm SRG Global is set to buy ALS subsidiary Asset Care for $80 million by raising $51 million in new equity, as it reports an upswing in half-yearly revenue and profit.

Pantoro and Tulla Resources have announced plans for an all-scrip merger of the companies to consolidate ownership of the Norseman gold project in the state's Eastern Goldfields.

Australia's biggest goldminer says it has received a tentative $24.3 billion takeover offer from the world's largest one.

The international architecture firm has added to its team of Perth principals by adding Ian Png from its Shanghai firm.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Andrew Murphy, Annette Tilbrook, Anthony Buckingham, Nick Heggart, Tristan Boyd and Louise Van Wyk.

Companies have an opportunity to attract talent with improved parental leave policies.

Perth's top law firms open up on the extraordinary wave of partner poaching that is reshaping the sector.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Marion Fulker, Rachel Dawson, Olga Klimczak, Mark Hatfull, Victoria Graves, Valentine Utete and Michael Bourke.

IGO's proposed acquisition of Western Areas has hit a snag amid claims that an independent report prompted the WSA board to potentially reconsider its endorsement of the $3.36 per share offer.

“It has been a busy year and it continues to be,” is how Simon Reed describes current market conditions in Western Australia.

Perth nickel company IGO has continued to push its clean energy strategy confirming it will acquire rival Western Areas in an all cash takeover, ending months of speculation.

South32 is set to acquire a 45 per cent stake in the Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile in a deal valued at up to $2.8 billion.

Woodside has confirmed plans to merge with BHP's oil and gas business, with the new $40 billion entity to be led by Meg O'Neill.

Herbert Smith Freehills has signed a deal to relocate its offices from QV1 along St Georges Terrace to One The Esplanade at Elizabeth Quay, once construction is complete.

Oil Search has rejected a Santos merger bid valuing the joint entity at $22 billion, revealed one day after Oil Search's chief executive resigned.

ASX-listed Empired is being acquired by Capgemini Australia, which has offered to pay $1.35 in cash for every share held in the IT firm.