Professions
Time for a status update
| Judith Tydd
Minter Ellison contends its size is matched by the calibre of its work
For the retiring types
| matthew schlyder
The financial crisis has led many business owners to invest elsewhere, but a smart superannuation strategy will pay dividends in the long term.
Law briefs
| Judith Tydd
Turtons introduces initiative that lets clients decide how much they pay, and a scheme is launched to assist homeless.
World of opportunity
| Judith Tydd
John Carrington is determined top-tier law firm Blake Dawson will capture a greater share of the resources sector.
A country practice
| Jane Lindhe
Outsourcing to India has helped a rural Victorian accounting firm to attract and nurture better staff.
Above the bell curve
| Judith Tydd
Quality not quantity sets the precedent for the successful reign of Freehills’ chief executive.
Ensuring many happy returns
| Jane Lindhe
Changes are coming for the tax return business and H&R Block is adapting.
Form one firm on road to growth
| Jessica Gardner
The merger of a leading Chinese accounting firm with a local mid-tier player is an interesting development.
Best work, best clients
| Judith Tydd
Mallesons attracts some of the brightest law graduates and most complex legal work for the country - but who and what keeps the internal clock ticking over?
Penny pinchers
| Rod Shanley
Rising instances of employee fraud mean small business should think carefully about security measures around electronic banking.
The need to know more
| Agnes King
Accountants claim better business reporting will lower businesses’ cost of capital.
Healing the exit wounds
| Judith Tydd
Extraordinary circumstances presented by an exodus of lawyers required an exceptionally steady hand by the head of Clayton Utz.
Earnouts: a return to common sense
| Mark Pizzacalla
Proposed changes to the tax laws that apply to the sale of businesses is good news for operators looking to sell out. But it not a done deal yet.
Steady as he goes
| Agnes King
Australia’s oldest accounting franchise has faced down its detractors by overcoming both legislative and economic challenges.
Craig’s crisis management
| Agnes King
David Craig has been central to all of the Commonweath Bank’s recent successes.
Firm believers
| Judith Tydd
Civilised working hours, inclusiveness and trust ensure that lawyers give their best and stay loyal.
Virtually challenged
| Agnes King
Having survived a hostile takeover the toughest challenge for MYOB boss Tim Reed may still lie ahead.
Human gene patent to be tested
| Judith Tydd
Top tiers advise on biggest IPO since Myer, and compensation lawyers engage in breast cancer patent battle.
To arbitrate or procrastinate
| Judith Tydd
While it may seem a cheaper option, delay tactics in international arbitration are rising – with damaging results.
Get prepared
| jennifer westacott
Australian business must plan now for climate change regulation or be left behind by its competitors.
Wind farm debate keeps turning
| Judith Tydd
Momentum for wind farms relies, increasingly, on the combined will of courts, communities and developers.
Change for the worse
| Judith Tydd
National reform of the Trade Practices Act is leading to a spike in enquiries for consumer law practices.
When to set up a trust
| mark pizzacalla
Trusts offer big benefits to business owners, but beware the potential pitfalls; they are not the Holy Grail.
Keep a coastal presence
| Agnes King
Accounting firms are recognising new opportunities on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
BioBank seeds green shoots
| Judith Tydd
A credit scheme will allow land owners to develop environmentally sensitive land.
Weight of evidence against paper
| Judith Tydd
The nation’s court systems are hampered by the costs and time wasted through the use of hard-copy evidence.
Bright future
| Agnes King
Lumina believes outsourcing of finance functions will become mainstream practice.
Deloitte moves on mid-market
| Agnes King
The big four firm has moved to strengthen its position with a key acquisition.
‘Tick and flick’ won’t hurt
| Agnes King
Accountants say the government’s new bid to make individuals tax returns easier will not kill business.