‘Acknowledge the environment has shifted’ when managing risk, says senior Westpac lawyer
Ahead of his appearance at the upcoming Australian Law Forum 2025, Kelvin Liew, senior lawyer at Westpac, discussed how in-house counsel can help their organisations ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 29 Jul 2025
3 in 4 law firms say demos key to tech decision making
New research shows that demonstrations from legal tech vendors are fundamental to the decision-making process of most law firms.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Jul 2025
Self-representation in the Family Court is on the rise – and it’s undermining the system
The sharp rise in self-represented litigants is a trend within the Australian family law space that is quickly becoming hard to ignore, writes Michael Tiyce.
SME LAW • Mon, 28 Jul 2025
Trauma-informed lawyering: Supporting clients through compensation claims
The personal injury claim process can be a daunting and emotionally taxing journey for anyone involved, writes Libby Thomas.
SME LAW • Sun, 27 Jul 2025
‘Wankers’, tax debts, and unspoken privilege: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 July)
This week, a lawyer who faced disciplinary action for “grossly discourteous” language was struck from the role, and a BigLaw head discussed the need for lawyers to think ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 25 Jul 2025
Intuition in the courtroom: Friend or foe?
Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the bedrock of legal reasoning. And yet, many ...
THE BAR • Thu, 24 Jul 2025
Law firms must act now on AML ‘blind spots’
Underestimating the scope, over-reliance on tech and siloing compliance are areas firms must be aware of.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Jul 2025
How can lawyers take a seat at the top table as strategic advisers
Lawyers are entitled to take a seat at the top table, but that position is earned, not just assumed, writes Robert Skeffington.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 23 Jul 2025
Clifford Chance’s head on why lawyers should only plan 2 years in advance
In a recent video interview, the Australian managing partner of global firm Clifford Chance reflected on some of the best career advice he’s received over the years, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Jul 2025
