Building a strong legal brand 101
With legal branding extending beyond mere titles displayed on a business card, two legal professionals elucidate the essential components required for a lawyer to ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Mar 2025
Firms need to do more to support working parents, lawyer says
A senior procurement lawyer at ANZ has urged law firms to reassess their hiring practices and support mechanisms for parents, particularly those re-entering the workforce ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Mar 2025
‘Gaps remain’: Legal services are falling short in supporting victim-survivors
Here, three leading legal professionals highlight critical shortcomings in Australia’s legal system in supporting victim-survivors of family violence, calling for urgent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Mar 2025
Connectivity ‘more important than ever’ in current climate, says new DLA Piper Australian head
The newly appointed country managing partner for Australia at this global law firm asserts that the firm’s strong global connectivity positions it for continued success
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Mar 2025
What legal tech should law firms keep an eye on?
As the legal profession continues to embrace technology to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, two directors from legal services businesses share their ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
Legal aid crisis looms unless government acts, new report warns
A first-of-its-kind national survey has revealed a looming crisis in Australia’s legal aid system, driven by chronic underfunding, stagnant pay rates, and the increasing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
How next-gen lawyers can build a professional network
With breaking into the legal profession remaining a significant challenge for law graduates and university students, a firm principal has emphasised that strategic ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
Firms undertook record-breaking volume of pro bono hours last year
Australian BigLaw firms set a new benchmark for pro bono legal services in 2024, recording the highest total number of pro bono hours ever, according to a new survey.
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Mar 2025
The potential and pitfalls of CBDCs
As Australia considers the possibility of introducing central bank digital currencies, a partner at a national law firm outlines the potential advantages and challenges ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2025