Big Law
‘Work with the grain’: Lawyers, judges must embrace AI
Sir Geoffrey Vos, England and Wales’ Master of the Rolls, has been won over by the “generally remarkable” things generative artificial intelligence can do and has encouraged his Australian peers to embrace it for the sake of public confidence and access to justice.
Big Law
A&O Shearman takes M&A practice veteran from global rival
Global law firm A&O Shearman has strengthened its Australian M&A practice with the appointment of a partner from rival Ashurst, hailed as “one of Australia’s most highly regarded M&A lawyers”.
SME Law
Maddocks bolsters banking and finance practice, hiring former big 4 partner
A banking and finance lawyer has been appointed to Maddocks’ partnership, joining from a big four consulting firm.
Big Law
Social media and junior lawyers: Where does the personal end, and the professional begin?
Junior lawyers are often told to “build their brand”; however, at what point is that personal brand no longer theirs? Social media has further opened the forum for addressing burnout in the profession and challenging the old-school approach to practice, writes Zeinab Farhat.
Big Law
Mills Oakley takes 15-strong team from Moray & Agnew
A 15-person insurance team from Moray & Agnew, including three partners and a consultant, have moved over to Mills Oakley.
Corporate Counsel
AI trust gap drives legal teams towards alternative providers
As artificial intelligence reshapes how legal work is delivered, a report from Axiom has revealed that corporate legal teams are becoming more selective about who they trust to help them adopt and apply new tools.
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