NSW silk named senior public defender
A “respected” criminal lawyer has been appointed as senior public defender for NSW.
THE BAR • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
G+T adds another Dentons partner to its ranks
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has taken another partner from global rival Dentons, this time for its banking and projects group.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
The best lawyers aren’t the smartest in the room, they’re the most curious
Sometimes, the path to greater impact is about being curious and having the courage to learn, writes Evana Diep.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Mastercard’s head of legal to deliver keynote at 2025 Corporate Counsel Summit
In-house lawyers will learn how to be the “ethical barometer” in a keynote session with Rama Lingard, head of legal Australasia at Mastercard.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Why feelings of isolation are so common for barristers
Barristers’ independence can be a double-edged sword; while it allows autonomy, it also creates profound isolation, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.
THE BAR • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
AML Edge launches to help lawyers prepare for looming AML/CTF reforms
Lawyers Weekly’s sister company, Captivate Q, has unveiled a must-attend event for all practitioners preparing to navigate the critical compliance challenges ahead for ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025
Millions misappropriated and a ChatGPT blunder: What’s hot in law this week (3–7 February)
This week, we saw BigLaw firms shore up their ranks with some major hires, while a high-profile unlawful termination case has been heard in the Federal Court
BIG LAW • Fri, 07 Feb 2025
Law Squared expands into Perth
Fast-growing player Law Squared – which now operates in three countries – has opened its fourth Australian office while also swelling its ranks nationwide.
NEWLAW • Fri, 07 Feb 2025
DWF takes team of 53 from Hall & Wilcox
Following its appointment of nine partners from Hall & Wilcox late last year, DWF has confirmed that 53 of the partners’ former colleagues are also joining the firm
BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025
