Hotel California lawyers: You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave
The “Hotel California lawyer” isn’t inevitable and shouldn’t be accepted as the cost of doing business in law, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.
THE BAR • Tue, 06 May 2025
Resourcefulness key when faced with flat or reduced budgets (particularly in uncertain times)
With more in-house legal teams being forced to budget for uncertain times, being strategic about how resources are allocated will be essential to navigate increasingly ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 06 May 2025
Clyde & Co appoints 7 special counsel
Global law firm Clyde & Co has added seven special counsel to its ranks (five promoted, two hired) and welcomed back a former partner to serve as its head out west.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
Hamilton Locke names new deputy managing partner
International law firm Hamilton Locke has appointed the co-head of its Sydney office to serve as deputy managing partner.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
HSF reappoints Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as chair and senior partner
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has reappointed Sydney-based corporate lawyer Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as its senior partner and chair of its global LLP council, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
Nagi v Brooki: IP lawyers have their say
Baking bad: Here, intellectual property lawyers weigh in on the extraordinary dispute between two of Australia’s most famous chefs, including whether recipes can be ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
New partners, contempt accusations, and Bandidos-related crimes: What’s hot in law this week (28 April–2 May)
The April long weekends are now in the rear-view mirror, and this week, we have seen a flurry of BigLaw promotions and disciplinary proceedings. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 02 May 2025
Most marginal seats to be won (or lost) by lawyers
In the 10 most marginal electorates nationwide, legal professionals feature prominently as candidates jostling to become, or remain, MPs.
POLITICS • Thu, 01 May 2025
Bird & Bird names new Australian co-heads
International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed two new heads of country in Australia as it enters its next phase of growth Down Under.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
