Minters moves to bolster super practice
BigLaw firm MinterEllison has been growing its superannuation practice in the last six months, with three key senior hires.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 May 2023
Clyde & Co names 7 new special counsel in Australia
Global law firm Clyde & Co has elevated seven professionals in Australia to special counsel, just a fortnight after naming its new global equity partners.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 May 2023
Sydney barrister ordered to repay solicitor after invoice stoush
A Sydney barrister who charged a solicitor a figure almost five times higher than the original costs estimate has been handed a hefty reimbursement order in NSW’s Court ...
THE BAR • Mon, 08 May 2023
WA gets new Court of Appeal judge, 2 new Supreme Court justices, and 2 new District Court judges
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has, this past week, made numerous judicial appointments in the nation’s largest state.
THE BAR • Mon, 08 May 2023
‘How to find a husband’ letter to barrister a reminder of ongoing issues
Recently, a UK-based junior barrister shared a “misogynistic” letter she received from another lawyer, which detailed how she should go about finding a husband
THE BAR • Sun, 07 May 2023
Squire Patton Boggs opens in Ireland
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has opened its doors in Ireland, joining several other BigLaw firms that have also announced expansions in recent months.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 May 2023
JWS adds law professor as consultant
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has hired an internationally recognised corporate lawyer and academic as a consultant, who will look to enhance the firm’s ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 May 2023
90k lawyers and a rate shock: What’s hot in law this week (1-5 May)
There are more lawyers in Australia than ever before, but that’s not all we learnt this week. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 May 2023
Will pay bumps be more conservative or remain above CPI this year?
Law firms, big and small, have much to consider in determining how generous the increases in salary for fee earners will be in the new financial year, writes Elvira ...
CAREERS • Fri, 05 May 2023
