KWM elevates 4 to partner in Australia
Global firm King & Wood Mallesons has promoted four Australian lawyers to its partnership ranks.
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2020
Better protections against elder abuse needed
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, it is critical to consider the need for stronger laws to combat the scourge of elder abuse, writes Andrew Simpson.
POLITICS • Sun, 14 Jun 2020
Where do criminal defence firms stand on black deaths in custody?
There are numerous social issues, including deaths in custody, whereby lawyers in the criminal law space can and must lend their professional weight to drive change.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
Why one lawyer started a firm during the pandemic
Helen Kay had been thinking about launching her own law firm for some time. Then, fate intervened and gave her the perfect opportunity.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
Lessons for young sole practitioners from COVID-19
For emerging leaders in the boutique law space, there is much to be gleaned – personally and professionally – from the age of coronavirus, says one practitioner.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
‘Remote-first’ working must be the way forward
COVID-19 should lead to more than just greater acceptance of flexible working patterns – such practices must become the norm, says one lawyer.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2020
LOD ready for an increasingly flexible marketplace
COVID-19 has taught the legal profession that it can never be complacent and must always be adaptable. LOD is prepared to thrive in this “new normal”, its Australian MD ...
NEWLAW • Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Migration lawyers to be critical to economy post-pandemic
From a commercial perspective, the benefits of immigrants and migration to Australia’s economic growth have long been apparent – this will be especially so after ...
SME LAW • Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Judges’ views mixed on effectiveness of DFV perpetrator interventions
Australian judges need clear guidance and a central information register to help them better utilise perpetrator intervention programs in cases of domestic and family ...
SME LAW • Tue, 09 Jun 2020
