Kain Lawyers appoints former EY partner as new energy transactions director
National law firm Kain Lawyers has welcomed Kelly Davies (pictured) as director in its Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Having a legal mentor to gain a ‘competitive edge’
Law students and graduates are under pressure to outperform their counterparts in a highly competitive job market. Obtaining advice and guidance from experienced mentors ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Oct 2025
The property challenges separating couples face
Along with split couples staying together, more prenups being signed, and couples opting for informal separations, the cost-of-living crisis is causing myriad ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Oct 2025
How open pay policies can help law firms promote transparency
Legal workplaces are often thought of as having long hours and issues with pay disparity – in the face of this, an open pay policy provides equity when not everyone can ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Oct 2025
The ‘life-changing’ risks of AI replacing human reasoning in refugee and asylum decisions
There has been a global shift in the use of AI in legal systems, where these technologies have been used in life-changing decisions. New research calls for greater ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Oct 2025
Lander & Rogers adds Clayton Utz special counsel as corporate partner in Canberra
National law firm Lander & Rogers has appointed Louise Parry to its Canberra corporate team – she joined on 7 October 2025.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Law Council a ‘strong advocate’ for Commonwealth parole board
The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has welcomed federal legislation to establish a Commonwealth parole board.
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Trauma-informed jury procedures needed, say researchers
New research suggests that there is not enough being done to support jurors, who experience the same traumas as trained professionals in policing, law, or psychology.
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Oct 2025
New FOI bill will ‘reduce trust in government’, lawyers say
The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) made a submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee, commenting on the Freedom of Information Amendment ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Oct 2025
