AI ‘transforming our profession’, A-G Rowland tells in-house lawyers
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the legal and creative industries, Australia’s Attorney-General, Michelle Rowland, has delivered a strong signal to law ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 May 2026
AI is coming for BigLaw grads: What shrinking intakes mean for Australia’s future lawyers
MinterEllison’s revelation that AI was behind its decision to slash graduate hiring has sent shockwaves across Australia’s legal sector, sparking fears over what this ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 May 2026
Coleman Greig adds second principal lawyer in just weeks
Mid-tier firm Coleman Greig’s hiring spree has continued with the appointment of a second principal lawyer in less than a month, adding a highly experienced family lawyer ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 May 2026
Requalifying, rebuilding, and reframing: An overseas lawyer’s journey into the Australian tax market
For many overseas qualified lawyers, relocating to Australia represents both opportunity and reset. While requalification pathways are well documented, the more subtle ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 May 2026
Why today’s general counsel are being pushed to the limit
As in-house legal teams take on responsibilities far beyond traditional legal advice, pressure is intensifying as their roles continue to stretch well beyond conventional ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 May 2026
K&L Gates creates first global AI and innovation partner role
Global law firm K&L Gates has established a new global AI and innovation partner role, placing its AI strategy under the leadership of a practising partner as the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 May 2026
‘Far-reaching’ impact: Australia’s High Court hears landmark climate case
For the first time in Australia’s history, a climate change case has reached the nation’s highest court – a landmark moment that could reshape how coal and fossil fuel ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 May 2026
County Court of Victoria appoints 4 new judges
The Victorian government has appointed four new judges to the County Court of Victoria, marking a significant expansion of the court’s judicial bench.
THE BAR • Mon, 18 May 2026
Lander & Rogers poaches veteran partner from Corrs
National law firm Lander & Rogers has strengthened its finance practice, poaching a veteran partner from rival national firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 May 2026