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Flex hours fight ends in defeat for DPP solicitors

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has heard claims by five former ODPP solicitors over concerns regarding alleged victimisation as a result of overtime and forfeited flex hours following their employment.

Clayton Utz lures senior lawyers back to BigLaw

Former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers who left for a boutique practice have opted to shut its doors and rejoin BigLaw.

Hall & Wilcox appoints cyber partner

An experienced cyber and technology partner has been added to Hall & Wilcox’s Sydney office, moving over from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.

Til debt do us part: Why more couples are calling it quits after decades together

Divorce is often associated with younger couples, but Australian family lawyers are increasingly navigating the complexities that arise when relationships end after decades together, writes Michael Tiyce.

The hidden business of being a barrister: The lessons nobody teaches you

Being a barrister is about more than advocacy, courtroom appearances, and focusing on comprehensive legal matters.

Remembering Elysha: Barrister puts pen to paper to navigate wife’s death

Reeling from the tragedy of his wife’s untimely death, barrister Paul Folino Gallo used writing to process his grief. Along the way, he learnt how crucial empathy and community can be in law.

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