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Inside the priorities reshaping in-house teams in 2026

In-house lawyers are redefining the top business priorities they have set for themselves to guide both their teams and the businesses they support through a pivotal year

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 05 May 2026

Drunk barrister who collapsed in court is fined

A barrister who arrived drunk to court, collapsed inside the courthouse, and was taken away by ambulance has been handed only a modest fine.

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 May 2026

‘Social fabric is fraying’: Australia urged to act on urgent human rights concerns

The first annual human rights assessment has wasted no time in delivering a stark verdict on Australia’s human rights record, warning that governments are failing to ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 May 2026

ART appoints 44 new general members

The Albanese government has strengthened the Administrative Review Tribunal with the appointment of a new cohort of general members.

THE BAR • Mon, 04 May 2026

DLA Piper takes partner from global rival

Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a projects partner in its Perth office, joining from rival Ashurst.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 May 2026

HWLE Lawyers names new CEO amid leadership shake-up

HWL Ebsworth has unveiled its new chief executive as the national law firm implements a new streamlined, single-CEO leadership model.

BIG LAW • Fri, 01 May 2026

HSF Kramer elevates 8 to executive counsel

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has promoted eight lawyers to executive counsel across its Australian offices, as part of its latest global promotions ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Apr 2026

7 in 10 law firms rank profitability as their top priority

Profitability is taking centre stage in legal strategy globally, with 70 per cent of law firms ranking it as a top priority in their business decision making, a new ...

SME LAW • Thu, 30 Apr 2026

How staying present and connected is key to surviving legal burnout

While relentless performance pressure continues to drive burnout and push lawyers out of the profession, one partner argues that true longevity hinges on a simple yet ...

SME LAW • Thu, 30 Apr 2026