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The private equity infiltration: A new era for law firm investment?

The legal profession, long known for its conservative approach to structure and governance, is quietly undergoing a transformation, writes Kim Wiegand.

BIG LAW • Wed, 21 May 2025

‘The balance of power will shift again’ following drop in legal salaries

Following findings indicating that a significant number of Australian lawyers are unhappy with their compensation, Lawyers Weekly delves into the potential consequences ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 21 May 2025

Firms falling short for female lawyers

Despite advancements in the legal profession in tackling gender inequality, female lawyers still face distinct challenges. Here, Lawyers Weekly reveals where women feel ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 21 May 2025

Shine Lawyers to investigate class action against a herbicide and potential link to Parkinson’s disease

Shine Lawyers is investigating a potential class action concerning the herbicide paraquat – banned in more than 70 countries – and its alleged link to Parkinson’s disease

BIG LAW • Tue, 20 May 2025

Mullins elevates 2 to partner

Brisbane-based commercial firm Mullins Lawyers has promoted two female senior lawyers to partner within its sports law and estate litigation divisions.

SME LAW • Tue, 20 May 2025

Rose Litigation Lawyers adds partner, special counsel

Commercial litigation and insolvency firm Rose Litigation has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of a partner and special counsel in Brisbane.

SME LAW • Tue, 20 May 2025

How in-house lawyers can successfully transition to overseas roles

Opportunities for in-house lawyers to work overseas continue to grow and remain a compelling career prospect. However, Emilie Franklin explained that making this move ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 May 2025

JWS takes restructuring and insolvency partner from Clayton Utz

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has strengthened its restructuring and insolvency practice in Perth with the appointment of a partner from national BigLaw rival ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 May 2025

TWU pushes for $120m sanction over Qantas’ unlawful outsourcing

Qantas is facing Federal Court proceedings to determine the penalty for unlawfully outsourcing its ground handling roles during the pandemic, with the Transport Workers’ ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 May 2025