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.
Two senior figures have revealed departures from Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Tattarang in recent weeks, but the organisation says both will remain part of its business interests.
It was 20 years' ago this month that Perth's two largest law firms surprised the business community by merging their operations. Herbert Smith Freehills hosted many of the 50-plus partners who were there at the time to mark the occasion.
Business News shines a light on four businesses operating in WA that have achieved the highest level of national recognition for increasing opportunities for indigenous Australians.
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.