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Bird & Bird re-elects CEO for 4-year term

International law firm Bird & Bird has re-elected Christian Bartsch as CEO, keeping him at the helm until 2030.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Culture over credentials: Why team fit matters more than technical skills in law departments

As law departments face mounting workloads and shifting client expectations, a quiet but decisive shift is underway, with technical excellence no longer king and culture ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Landmark Meta and Google case poised to have ‘significant’ implications for Australia

As a US jury finds Meta and Google negligent for designing platforms that fuel addiction and harm among children, the landmark case is capturing global attention – ...

SME LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2026

MinterEllison partners exit to launch standalone firm

After a combined 66 years at MinterEllison, two partners are setting out on a new venture, launching their own boutique advisory and mediation firm.

SME LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Why lawyers hesitate to ask for work – and the secret to getting it right

Drafting documents, managing negotiations, and analysing case material may form the backbone of legal practice – but when it comes to selling themselves to secure client ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Unconscious, stripped, and mocked: White & Case employee lodges shocking legal claims

An employee of the global law firm has launched legal action over explosive allegations that his supervisor stripped him naked and photographed him while he was ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

MinterEllison takes Pinsent Masons construction and infrastructure partner

National law firm MinterEllison has bolstered its construction and infrastructure capabilities with the appointment of a partner from rival multinational firm Pinsent ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery takes partner from Baker McKenzie

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed a mergers and acquisitions and private equity partner from BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie.

APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

The surprising leadership trait that defines strong in-house legal leaders

In the high-pressure world of corporate law, technical expertise and strategic thinking are often seen as the hallmarks of effective leadership. Yet one seasoned in-house ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2026