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Why firms can no longer treat cross-border payments as business as usual

A routine feature of global legal practice is about to become far more complex, as incoming AML reforms force law firms facilitating international payments to tighten ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 May 2026

Jailed barrister behind fatal car crash cleared to return to law

A barrister who was jailed and suspended from practising law after causing the death of a pensioner in a dangerous driving incident has been granted permission to return ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 May 2026

Clifford Chance names 28 new partners, 2 in Australia

Global law firm Clifford Chance has expanded its partnership ranks with the promotion of 28 lawyers to partner, two of whom are based in Australia.

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 May 2026

Inside the priorities reshaping in-house teams in 2026

In-house lawyers are redefining the top business priorities they have set for themselves to guide both their teams and the businesses they support through a pivotal year

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 May 2026

Drunk barrister who collapsed in court is fined

A barrister who arrived drunk to court, collapsed inside the courthouse, and was taken away by ambulance has been handed only a modest fine.

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 May 2026

‘Social fabric is fraying’: Australia urged to act on urgent human rights concerns

The first annual human rights assessment has wasted no time in delivering a stark verdict on Australia’s human rights record, warning that governments are failing to ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 May 2026