Perth’s largest law firm will be led by a woman for the first time, with Elizabeth Macknay appointed office managing partner of Herbert Smith Freehills.
Experienced lawyer Joe Longo, whose past clients range from fallen 1980's entrepreneurs to global banks, has been appointed chair of the corporate watchdog.
The GO2 People has continued its acquisition strategy with a second 2021 deal, reaching an agreement to purchase Western Australia-based Skill Hire Australia.
KPMG has selected its global head of mining Trevor Hart to chair its WA practice, with Matthew Woods stepping down from the role after just over two years.
Steedman Stagg Lawyers, Kennedy Vinciullo and Gaffney & Palermo Lawyers are new names in Perth’s legal fraternity while a fourth, Mason Ledger, has been radically restructured.
High net worth investors are looking to diversify away from the stock market, with private equity and property two of the preferred alternatives, a survey by BDO has found.
Australia’s competition watchdog has raised concerns about the proposed merger of insurance brokers Aon and Willis Towers Watson, which are two of the big three players in the market.
BDO has recruited three experienced staff to bolster its Perth-based remuneration and reward practice as it gears up to service new industries and geographies.
Tim Goyder-chaired Liontown Resources has recruited BHP executive Tony Ottaviano to lead the company in its transition from lithium explorer to developer.
Brett Cohen has been appointed partner-in-charge at Clayton Utz’s Perth office, while Justin Audcent has been promoted to partner Perth corporate finance at RSM.
Accounting firm BDO has established a joint venture with Integro Private Wealth to offer financial planning and private wealth services, targeting medical professionals and business owners.
Top Woodside executive Sherry Duhe has enthusiastically endorsed the little-known Chartered Financial Analysts program, saying Perth businesses should take on more CFA graduates.
