This is for every practitioner who’s ever paid for peace and been invoiced for drama instead, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

It’s been a landmark year for Australia’s legal profession, with major reports shining a spotlight on technology, AI, and the sector’s pressing challenges and priorities. Here, we count down the most-read stories that captured attention and shaped the conversation in 2025.

From the rapid adoption of AI to an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, three general counsel reflect on the significant challenges they anticipate facing in the year ahead.

While technology breakthroughs and wellness trends generated plenty of buzz, it was the high-stakes legal battles involving in-house teams that truly captured readers’ attention this year. Here, we count down the 10 most-read stories that shaped Australia’s in-house legal landscape over the past 12 months.