Value of briefs to women barristers still too low, despite ‘positive’ signs for equality targets
“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about greater gender inclusivity at the Australian Bar, with the number of briefs to women barristers ...
THE BAR • Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Submissions open for 10th annual Partner of the Year Awards
Submissions and nominations are now open for the 2025 instalment of Lawyers Weekly’s prestigious Partner of the Year Awards.
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Feb 2025
The psychological toll of perfectionism for lawyers
Perfectionism is often seen as a strength in the legal profession. Lawyers are expected to be meticulous, precise, and tireless in their pursuit of justice. But at what ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Hamilton Locke adds partner from Perth firm
International law firm Hamilton Locke has moved to strengthen its private client services offering in Perth, nabbing a partner from Jackson McDonald.
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Feb 2025
G+T rolls out ‘Harvey’ AI platform
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has become the latest legal practice to partner with the artificial intelligence platform 'Harvey', to enhance the daily legal ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Former Hogan Lovells partner joins DLA Piper
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed an M&A partner who most recently worked at BigLaw rival Hogan Lovells, which no longer operates in Australia.
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
APRA GC joins Norton Rose Fulbright
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has welcomed Lucinda McCann, who until recently served as the chief general counsel for financial services regulator APRA, as a new ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Understanding the impact of AI 101
As in-house legal teams contend with budget pressures and increased workloads, artificial intelligence – particularly GenAI – offers a game-changing opportunity to boost ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
RBA reveals first cash rate call for 2025
Has the time finally arrived for the Reserve Bank to cut the cash rate? In this special announcement, brought to you by Legal Home Loans, we reveal whether the RBA has ...
POLITICS • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
