Grace Robbie

Why lawyers hesitate to ask for work – and the secret to getting it right

Drafting documents, managing negotiations, and analysing case material may form the backbone of legal practice – but when it comes to selling themselves to secure client ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Unconscious, stripped, and mocked: White & Case employee lodges shocking legal claims

An employee of the global law firm has launched legal action over explosive allegations that his supervisor stripped him naked and photographed him while he was ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

MinterEllison takes Pinsent Masons construction and infrastructure partner

National law firm MinterEllison has bolstered its construction and infrastructure capabilities with the appointment of a partner from rival multinational firm Pinsent ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery takes partner from Baker McKenzie

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed a mergers and acquisitions and private equity partner from BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie.

APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

The surprising leadership trait that defines strong in-house legal leaders

In the high-pressure world of corporate law, technical expertise and strategic thinking are often seen as the hallmarks of effective leadership. Yet one seasoned in-house ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Former Clayton Utz CFO and COO joins HopgoodGanim

Australian mid-tier firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has appointed the former chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Clayton Utz, who spent 13 years leading the ...

SME LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2026

The timeless skills that continue to define great lawyers

While many argue that artificial intelligence is reshaping what it means to be a successful lawyer, David Fischl contends that the core skills themselves remain the same

SME LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Why non-traditional hires are becoming law firms’ competitive advantage

Law firms are being challenged to move beyond the traditional “cookie-cutter” hiring model, as professionals from non-traditional backgrounds emerge as a powerful ...

SME LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Firm launches $30k scholarship to boost First Nations representation in law

Chalk & Behrendt has partnered with the University of Newcastle to launch a $30,000 scholarship aimed at supporting the next generation of First Nations lawyers.

SME LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2026