Grace Robbie

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

Top tips for law students to ace exam season

As the exam season approaches, three law students have offered their most effective tips and tricks to help aspiring lawyers navigate the often demanding exam period with ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 15 May 2025

‘Harvey’ AI rolled out across KWM

Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has become the latest legal practice to partner with AI platform “Harvey” to streamline the daily operations of its legal ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 15 May 2025

Remote communities left behind in legal support, says principal lawyer

Despite ongoing election promises and hopes for change, residents in rural and remote areas of Australia continue to encounter significant obstacles in accessing ...

SME LAW • Thu, 15 May 2025