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International law firm partners with Sydney rugby club

International law firm Bird & Bird Australia has forged a new partnership with Australia’s first gay and inclusive rugby union club ahead of the 2026 season.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Greens appoint environmental lawyer to fill Senate vacancy

Tasmanian environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer is set to step into federal politics after being named the Greens’ chosen replacement for Senator Peter Whish-Wilson when he ...

SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

New AML guide released for small law firms ahead of major compliance shake-up

The Law Society of NSW has rolled out a new free guide aimed at helping thousands of sole practitioners and small law firms across the state prepare for a major AML ...

SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Pizzeys to be absorbed into Griffith Hack in push to strengthen Australian capability

Australian intellectual property firm Pizzeys is set to be absorbed into its larger counterpart, Griffith Hack, in a move aimed at strengthening capability and elevating ...

SME LAW • Thu, 16 Apr 2026

NSW DPP lawyer charged over alleged relationships with inmates

A lawyer at the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions is facing serious charges over alleged intimate relationships with inmates and the unauthorised access of hundreds of ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Why cultural fit is becoming a deciding factor in hiring lawyers

While legal knowledge, experience, and accolades once defined who got hired, law firms are now rewriting the rules, elevating cultural fit and workplace alignment as the ...

SME LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Ashurst, Perkins Coie combine to form new global legal giant

In a major overnight move, partners at global law firm Ashurst and US-headquartered BigLaw firm Perkins Coie gave the green light for a merger set to create a combined ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2026

The power of yes: How saying yes can shape your legal career

For young lawyers, diving into challenging tasks can feel intimidating, but one fast-rising partner credits her rapid success to a simple yet powerful strategy: saying ...

SME LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Why working in the bush is the fast track for legal careers

Many young lawyers assume that the fast track to career success runs straight through the city’s bustling streets. But Sally Callander has flipped this idea on its head, ...

SME LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2026