A South Australian barrister accused of sexual misconduct towards a junior solicitor has lost a fight to keep his identity a secret.

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National law firm Maddocks has appointed a new partner from Ashurst as part of the ongoing growth of its government practice in Canberra.

A former client of MK Law Group alleged the law firm engaged in unprofessional, unethical, and misleading conduct during her criminal proceedings.

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