DLA Piper adds 3 tax partners, team of 5 from Clayton Utz
Global law firm DLA Piper has strengthened its tax ranks, welcoming a trio of partners and a team of five practitioners from BigLaw rival Clayton Utz.
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
1 in 3 Aussie law firms forced to pay $25k, on average, to access own data
“Disturbing” findings from a global legal technology provider have revealed the financial impact Australian law firms face for data extraction.
SME LAW • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Litigation partner joins Jones Day from HSF Kramer
A class action defence litigation partner has joined global law firm Jones Day from BigLaw rival Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, and will sit in its global disputes ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
HSF Kramer appoints chief AI officer
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has hired a global chief AI officer, as it looks to further leverage AI and legal tech to better service its clients.
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
A&O Shearman expands into real estate with partner from global rival
Global law firm A&O Shearman has established a dedicated real estate practice in Australia by appointing a partner from fellow BigLaw firm Squire Patton Boggs.
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Clarity over chaos
The implied freedom of political communication guards the ground rules of democratic choice. It deserves a stable method, not a roll of the dice, writes Jacob Cuttle.
THE BAR • Mon, 27 Oct 2025
A ‘difficult’ litigant and a ‘far-fetched’ recusal application: What’s hot in law this week (20–24 Oct)
This past week, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launched new initiatives to better support children in family law proceedings, and lawyers across the ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 24 Oct 2025
‘A gendered battlefield’: ADF hit with class action alleging sexual violence, physical abuse, rape
Women in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have filed proceedings against the Commonwealth, alleging widespread, systemic sexual violence, sexual harassment, physical ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Lawyers understand the law, and criminals understand the mechanics
Law firms think they’re prepared for Tranche 2. They’re not, writes Brett Erickson.
SME LAW • Fri, 24 Oct 2025
