Lavan Legal and Maxim to merge

Perth law firms Lavan Legal and Maxim Litigation Consultants have announced plans to merge in April, creating by far the largest litigation practice in the state.

Rio Tinto iron ore expansion gathers steam

Rio Tinto has again demonstrated its faith in Asia's growing demand for iron ore by committing $US3.4 billion ($A3.2 billion) to expand its operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

NLV Group diversifies into Pilbara

 Perth company NLV Group, best known for its National Lifestyle Villages, has added a fourth division to its business with the acquisition of Velocity Villages.

Novotel Langley offered for sale

The owner of Perth’s Novotel Langley is looking to cash in on increasing demand for hotels in Western Australia, putting the 253-room hotel to market. Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels will exclusively market the property on behalf of its owner, Tourism Asset Holdings Ltd.

FMG gets nod for Cloudbreak expansion

The state’s environmental umpire has given its conditional approval to Fortescue Metals Group’s plans to expand its Cloudbreak iron ore mine in the Pilbara.