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Why this top corporate lawyer walked away from law to disrupt the property industry

A senior corporate lawyer who has advised on some of Australia’s “largest and most complex” transactions has stepped away from the legal world to enter the property ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 27 May 2026

3 drink-driving convictions, cocaine charge: Solicitor fined for hiding offences from tribunal

A solicitor with three drink-driving convictions, including one involving cocaine, has avoided suspension and been fined after a disciplinary tribunal found he failed to ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 May 2026

DWF promotes 40 within partnership structure, 8 in Australia

Global integrated legal and business services provider DWF has appointed 22 new partners and promoted a further 18 existing partners to higher levels within its ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 May 2026

One lawyer’s journey to a late-life neurodivergent diagnosis

After years of feeling constantly overwhelmed and drained, struggling with the daily demands of her work as a lawyer, Libby Thomas shares her journey of receiving a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 May 2026

Sydney firm hosts German trainee in believed first-of-its-kind placement

A German trainee lawyer has joined a Sydney-based law firm for a three-month placement in what is understood to be an Australian-first initiative of its kind.

SME LAW • Mon, 25 May 2026

Thomson Geer rebrands as Thomsons, launches ‘spin-out’ firm

One of Australia’s largest law firms is undergoing a dramatic shake-up by rebranding, splitting its operations, and unveiling a new AI-focused legal practice.

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 May 2026

Aussies risk serious consequences by relying on AI for legal advice, lawyer warns

While a growing number of Australians are turning to AI tools for legal guidance instead of seeking help from qualified professionals, one law firm owner warns this shift ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 May 2026

Law firms warned against ‘wait-and-see’ approach as AML shake-up looms

As Tranche 2 AML reforms draw closer, many law firms are still taking a dangerous “wait-and-see” approach, but one expert warns that delaying preparation could trigger ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 May 2026

The secret to finding joy in law again

In the high-pressure world of legal practice, finding and keeping any sense of joy at work can feel increasingly out of reach. But one partner has shared practical, ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 May 2026