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There has been a significant re-ranking of law firms in Perth over the past year, while the sector is also adapting to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

Plans by Ingham’s Group to vacate prime real estate in Wanneroo have been delayed after property developer Harvis Capital won a Supreme Court ruling overturning development approval for the chicken producer's new site in Muchea.

A flurry of renewable projects has connected to the grid in recent months, although the pace of development could slow.

The City of Fremantle has recommended the refusal of an eight-storey mixed-use development on McCabe Street, citing concerns over scale and height.

A Wesfarmers-owned lithium refinery development planned in Kwinana has navigated a traffic issue which led to a State Administrative Tribunal appeal.

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.

How will the conclusion of the emergency period under the Commercial Tenancies Act impact rents and vacancies across office and retail portfolios?

The aged care workforce will need to grow by 60 per cent in the next decade to meet demand, according to a report launched at a Business News breakfast this morning.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor’s legal strategy.

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the corporate regulator to overturn payments to insolvency experts Martin Jones and Andrew Smith.

Changes to Willing Group’s $40 million Field Street development seen as minor by approval body.

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

A carbon penalty will be considered for high emission generators in WA's main power grid, with the state government to sound out industry.

Investment in residential property as a rental asset has fallen away in recent years, with concerns that trend will continue.

As a submission period for the state’s review into the laws governing commercial tenancies closes, Business News sought some expert opinions.

Business News examines how big business chooses which community organisations to support.

More documents have been released after the Environmental Protection Authority requested further assessment on a contentious limestone quarry proposal in Binningup.

Former University of Western Australia researcher Bruce Gray has failed in his ongoing bid against law firm Lavan, the latest in an almost two decade-long legal dispute.

An anaesthetist, a surgeon and a gastroenterologist have led a $3 million deal to rescue a private hospital from administration.

A contractor who lost a decade-long dispute over a $26 million contract on an iron ore project in the Mid West has launched legal action against the firm that represented it.

Perth’s commercial property market is undergoing a shift similar to that experienced three decades ago.

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

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

Tassal Group has acquired barramundi farm operator Marine Produce Australia's group of companies that has been in administration since May.

The mining giant and law firm are looking to occupy Victor Goh’s 53-storey office tower, due for completion in 2027.

A Fortescue Energy plan to erect 10 wind turbines under the flight path into the eastern Wheatbelt town of Southern Cross has been knocked back by state planners.

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

Question marks hang over the redevelopment of several derelict properties throughout the city.

The state’s highest court has dismissed a former University of Western Australia researcher’s appeal against Lavan, a dispute that has been ongoing for almost 20 years.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Gunningham, Clare Pollock, Merinda March, Mark Hyde, Sharon Payn, Alex McGlue, Gina Williams, George Bauk and Julian Hanna.

The developer of The Pearl is in liquidation, deposits are being returned to buyers and the site is on the market.