Lawyer struck off after faking cancer diagnosis and forging medical records
An associate at an international law firm who faked a cancer diagnosis and submitted forged medical evidence to his employer has been struck off by a disciplinary ...
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
NSW solicitors gain access to free couples counselling
Through the expansion of its Solicitor Wellbeing Service, the Law Society of NSW is now offering solicitors in the state free access to couples counselling.
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Steps every law firm must take to harness tech for success in the next decade
Looking ahead to a decade where technology will define success, Zahn Nel has highlighted the essential steps law firms must take to position themselves for growth and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Watts McCray celebrates 40 years of service
Specialist family law firm Watts McCray has marked 40 years in practice, a milestone one of its directors described as a tribute to “the people who have shaped this firm” ...
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt and Holman Webb Lawyers promote 10
Mid-tier firm Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt and Holman Webb Lawyers have elevated four to senior associate and six to associate.
SME LAW • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Sydney barrister charged over alleged child abuse material, ‘disturbing’ chats with minors
A Sydney-based criminal barrister has been charged with possessing child abuse material, with police alleging he possessed images of child pornography and engaged in ...
SME LAW • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Legal experts flag concerns about toughest-ever hate crime laws
The federal government has passed sweeping hate crime reforms in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack, but legal experts have raised concerns about the scope, ...
SME LAW • Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Lavan promotes 15 across 8 practice sectors
West Australian full-service firm Lavan has promoted 15 lawyers into more senior roles, with appointments spanning a broad and diverse range of practice areas across the ...
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Jan 2026
High-profile Sydney lawyer charged with domestic violence offences
A prominent Sydney-based criminal defence solicitor has been charged with domestic violence and is expected to contest the allegations in court later this year.
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Jan 2026
