Lauren Croft

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Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.

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Dye & Durham adds new MD for Asia-Pacific region

Following the appointment of a new CEO, CFO, and CPO, legal tech company Dye & Durham has added a new managing director for the Asia-Pacific region.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Jun 2025

Lawyers are ‘moving more often’ – and not always for a higher pay cheque

Recruiting and retaining top legal talent continues to be a major challenge for law firms, especially when it comes to securing the highly sought-after mid-level lawyer, ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Ashurst zeros in on corporate practice following wind-down of Commonwealth work, adds new co-head of M&A

Global law firm Ashurst has added a new partner and co-head of M&A in Australia, who comes to the firm after an almost three-decade-long career at international law ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

ATO to consult on ‘future tax administration’ for small firms

The Australian Taxation Office has revealed plans to create new digital tools and services for small businesses as part of its heightened focus on small business tax ...

SME LAW • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Plaintiffs face ‘all-or-nothing gamble’ in Aussie Home Loans class action

An interlocutory hearing recently took place in the Aussie Home Loans class action, with the lender attempting to declass the case – a move that could derail any ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

iPhone will case likely sees lawyer at risk

The factual matrix involving Colin Peek is another of the ever-increasing number of cases concerning “informal wills”. That is, statements of testamentary intention that ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

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Sparke Helmore adds partner from Mills Oakley

National law firm Sparke Helmore has added a corporate and commercial partner, who joins from Mills Oakley.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

1 week to go: Your guide to the Partner Summit 2025

It’s your last chance to secure your tickets to the Partner Summit 2025 – here’s what to expect from the upcoming event.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Future-proofing the partnership: The importance of ‘adaptive leadership’ in FY25–26

While facing macroeconomic, technological, and talent-related pressures, how can law firm leaders adapt their mindset and strategy to future-proof their firms? Here, firm ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

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