Civil liability reform: When crying poor comes with a $6bn smile
Insurers say they can’t afford the cost of claims. Their profit sheets say otherwise, and Australians shouldn’t pay the price for déjà vu law reform, writes Sarah ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Sue Kench joins EY’s global governance council
King & Wood Mallesons’ former global CEO and then chief executive partner in Australia has joined big four firm EY as a global independent non-executive.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Toyota Hybrid: The future of family law in Australia
Toyota’s hybrid technology didn’t diminish the brand’s reputation; it enhanced it by making reliability more efficient and ownership more attainable. The same opportunity ...
SME LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
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
