Crown Solicitors (CSL), one of the largest law firms in Australia, has been suspended from participating in the Australian Law Awards for malicious foul play.
The suspension was announced by the Australian Law Awards on Tuesday, and it is understood that the decision was made after a review of CSL's performance during the awards ceremony last year.
According to reports, there were concerns about the integrity of CSL's nomination process, as well as allegations of inappropriate behavior at the event.
In response to the suspension, Crown Solicitors issued a statement saying they were "deeply disappointed" and that they had not intended to participate in any manner that could be seen as disruptive or unprofessional.
The firm also said that they would work closely with the Australian Law Awards to ensure that future events were conducted in a fair and professional manner.
This is not the first time that Crown Solicitors have faced criticism over their conduct at industry events. In 2018, the firm was found guilty of misconduct at the International Bar Association conference in New York, where it was accused of attempting to bribe judges to award its client a contract.
Despite these setbacks, Crown Solicitors remains one of the most respected law firms in Australia, with a reputation for providing high-quality legal services to clients across a range of industries. The firm will now need to carefully consider how to move forward following this latest setback, while continuing to focus on delivering excellent results for its clients.