Baker McKenzie adds 2 partners to key practice areas
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has expanded its Australian team with the addition of two new partners, strengthening its energy and tax practices.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
AI outperforms lawyers in legal research, new study reveals
A groundbreaking study has found that lawyers consistently fell short against AI in legal research, overturning longstanding beliefs about the capabilities of artificial ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Could AI be the new devil’s advocate for in-house lawyers?
While most people turn to AI for quick answers, LexisNexis’s APAC head of legal shared that in-house lawyers are discovering that its true power lies not in what it tells ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
NAB overhauls leadership team as GC steps down
After more than eight years as NAB’s group general counsel, Sharon Cook is set to retire, triggering a series of changes across the bank’s executive leadership team
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Sparke Helmore takes partner and legal team from HWL Ebsworth
National law firm Sparke Helmore has appointed a partner to its specialty lines insurance team, bringing with her a team of two lawyers from rival firm HWL Ebsworth.
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Oct 2025
Beyond the grades: The surprising skills law firms value most in graduates
Law firms are no longer just chasing students with top marks, with a College of Law lecturer revealing the key skills and traits that make graduates stand out when hiring ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Oct 2025
3 steps young lawyers can take to confidently navigate AI
For young lawyers, stepping into the legal profession today can feel thrilling – and a little overwhelming – thanks to the rapid rise of AI. Here, Lucy Southwick has ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Oct 2025
$1.9bn in Australian class action settlements sets new high – here’s what’s driving the surge
Record settlements, landmark High Court decisions, and a spike in filings have pushed Australia’s class action landscape to new heights – and a partner from KWM has ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Oct 2025
Moray & Agnew elevates 1 partner in health law team
With more than 15 years of experience in health law, national law firm Moray & Agnew has elevated one of its seasoned lawyers to the partnership.
BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Oct 2025
