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Sparke Helmore expands Government team with new partner appointment in Melbourne

29-07-14 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers is pleased to announce the lateral recruitment of Robert Watson, Partner, and Shelley Naylor, Senior Associate.

Such is democracy

17-07-14 | Business uncertainty is set to continue under the new Senate. Lawyers now seeking to advise clients on legislative changes need to understand the dynamics of the political process, the interests of the cross-bench Senators and be prepared to advise on alternative and even unexpected outcomes.

The right to be forgotten

14-07-14 | In May, the European Court of Justice handed down a decision that allows Europeans to request that public information about them be deleted from search engine listings. This decision will likely have international ramifications.

Oracle raises the bar on compensation for sexual harassment

17-07-14 | In a landmark decision, the Full Court of the Federal Court has increased the amount of compensation for non-economic loss awarded to an employee, who was sexually harassed in the workplace, from $18,000 to $100,000.

You must read your briefs

08-07-14 | The Federal Court has provided a timely reminder to government decision-makers - particularly ministers - to diligently consider briefing materials when exercising their powers.

Opinion

08-07-14 | The High Court's previous insistence on unambiguous language to curtail fundamental rights appears to be waning.

25-06-14 | It might not be the type of success that's engraved into silverware, but what the Socceroos achieved this month is a telling reminder of what can be accomplished with a purposeful strategic vision, strong leadership and the courage to challenge the status quo.

24-06-14 | The issue confronting the Commonwealth Government and its agencies following the decision in Williams (No. 2) is the need to determine which of the scores of its grants and funding programs are valid.

12-06-14 | Earn-outs continue to be popular in the Australian private M&A and private equity market, as a mechanism for bridging the valuation gap between buyers and sellers.

27-05-14 | Barbara Gibson, Board member, GrainCorp and Nuplex, speaks at Sparke Helmore on the essential ingredients for a successful career.

26-05-14 | It may be the biggest shake-up of environmental laws in over a decade but the detail of new amendments to national environment laws and draft agreements reveal it is not what it at first appears.

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Australian Growth Company Awards

Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon

Six Degrees women's network

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IPO Handbook

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Global Safety Index

AVCAL partnership

Australian Private Equity Handbook

Awards

Winner, ALB Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year 2013 & 2011

Winner, 7th Annual Lawtech Awards, Legal IT Team of the Year 2012

Winner, Corporate Intl Magazine, Government Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Corporate Intl Magazine, Mining Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Corporate Intl Magazine, Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Global Law Experts Practice Area Awards, Mining Law Firm of the Year in Australia 2013 & 2012

Winner, Knowlist Awards, Business Innovation Award 2013

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Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a firm of 600 people working from eight offices across Australia. Our expertise spans corporate and commercial to construction, workplace to insurance, IP to IPOs, mining to manufacturing, and property to procurement.