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ACU appoints Victoria University dean as new head of law

Australian Catholic University has appointed the former dean of law at Victoria University as its new head of law.

SME LAW • Sun, 22 Feb 2026

The hidden dangers of constant ‘urgency’ for lawyers

In the relentless, ever-changing world of legal practice, urgency is increasingly treated as a feeling and instinct rather than a clearly defined concept – a shift that ...

SME LAW • Sun, 22 Feb 2026

Family Court marks 50 years of innovation and care

Australia’s first Federal Court devoted exclusively to family law has now celebrated five decades at the forefront of the field, transforming how some of the nation’s ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Hicksons appoints Baker McKenzie chief of staff as new COO

Mid-tier firm Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb Lawyers has appointed the former chief of staff of BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie as its new chief operating officer.

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Beyond the traditional model: Why young lawyers should rethink careers and explore law’s entrepreneurial opportunities

For generations, the roadmap to success in law has followed the same script: secure a graduate role and climb the ranks to partnership at a reputable firm. But Claire ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

HWL Ebsworth faces surprise departure of chief partner

The chief executive partner of one of Australia’s leading full-service commercial law firms has unexpectedly stepped down, bringing to a close a 14-year tenure at the ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Court lateness, false attendance note cost solicitor his career

A lawyer who arrived 30 minutes late to court and tried to cover it up with a fake attendance note has been struck off the roll.

SME LAW • Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Baybridge strengthens property expertise with special counsel appointment

Sydney-based boutique firm Baybridge Lawyers has bolstered its property capabilities with the addition of a special counsel who brings over 20 years of experience in ...

SME LAW • Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Your legal team must be business-facing – or risk being left behind

As the legal landscape continues to shift, one general counsel warns that in-house teams that fail to transform from narrow legal gatekeepers into proactive, ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Feb 2026