A fee fight, PLT revamp, and ‘self-serving nonsense’: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Oct)
This past week, another major international firm established a foothold in the Australian market, and a big four firm came under the microscope for its handling of a ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 17 Oct 2025
‘It depends’: Disciplined doubt in a world addicted to certainty
The phrase “it depends” is often treated as the enemy of decisiveness. In truth, it is the language of care, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.
THE BAR • Thu, 16 Oct 2025
EY facing ACCC complaint following ‘flawed’ report
An advocacy group has filed a formal complaint with the ACCC against EY for publishing potentially “misleading or deceptive” modelling on the role of gas in Australia’s ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Submissions open for inaugural M&A Dealmakers ranking
Lawyers Weekly launches its first-ever M&A Dealmakers ranking to recognise and celebrate the best dealmakers across the country.
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Oct 2025
5 ways courage can unlock a lawyer’s potential
Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.
CAREERS • Wed, 15 Oct 2025
King & Spalding launches in Sydney
International law firm King & Spalding, with 1,300 lawyers across more than two dozen offices globally, has established a foothold in Sydney, marking its first ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Oct 2025
AML reforms about humans, not paperwork
As Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms loom, child protection experts have warned that financial crime isn’t just a regulatory burden but a frontline in the fight against ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Oct 2025
The hardest case I’ve ever taken was my own
Sometimes, the bravest thing you’ll ever do is quietly decide: I’m going to build something of my own and I’m not giving up until I do, writes Sepi Agahi.
CAREERS • Sun, 12 Oct 2025
New silks, selling a firm, and an alleged age-based firing: What’s hot in law this week (6–10 Oct)
This past week, nearly two dozen new senior counsel were appointed in NSW, and Lawyers Weekly data showed the extent to which lawyers facing disciplinary action are ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 10 Oct 2025
