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10 changes lawyers want from the next prime minister

In anticipation of the upcoming federal election, lawyers in Australia have made their voices clear by outlining the key policy and law reform issues they want parties ...

POLITICS • Sun, 27 Apr 2025

Class actions are ‘a game changer’ for the regions, small firms

Though class actions have traditionally been undertaken by large law firms, a Queensland firm contends that this narrative is changing and is becoming a “powerful weapon” ...

SME LAW • Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Mills Oakley adds 5 new partners

National BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has appointed five new partners to its Sydney office, all of whom are lateral hires from fellow national firms.

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Apr 2025

What firms need to do to prevent vicarious trauma

As legal professionals navigate the emotionally charged landscape of their work and confront the traumatic experiences of those they represent, it has become increasingly ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Apr 2025

Why AI won’t ever replace lawyers

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been rumoured to eventually replace legal professionals. However, one legal tech leader is adamant that the human elements of legal ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Apr 2025

What to consider before moving abroad for in-house roles

Deciding to relocate for work, particularly in the legal field, is a significant decision that requires thorough consideration. Here, award-winning lawyer Emilie Franklin ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 22 Apr 2025

Where do young lawyers want to work?

Following the release of the 2024–25 Top 25 Attraction Firms ranking, Lawyers Weekly dives into the data to uncover which firms are capturing the attention of the future ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Apr 2025

College of Law names new group CEO

The College of Law has appointed a new group chief executive, who will step into the role no later than 1 July.

BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Insolvency cases that will define the profession in 2025

As 2024 proved to be a pivotal and dynamic time for the insolvency and restructuring field, a BigLaw partner has detailed the most pertinent proceedings from last year ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Apr 2025