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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Australia will enter a recession in 2023, SMEs say

A new survey has revealed the views of Australian SME law firms and businesses — a number of which are expecting a recession in 2023.

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Aussie legal market full of opportunities in 2023, ‘despite growing economic uncertainty’

Following a number of global expansions, Ashurst’s head of Australia Lea Constantine spoke to Lawyers Weekly about the year ahead and her plans for the firm moving ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Jan 2023

Real estate lawyers should be wary of caveats, new report reveals

“It’s clear that 2022 has been a difficult year for the Australian real estate market,” says one BigLaw firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Jan 2023

Does ‘legalese’ make lawyers elitist?

Being able to communicate clearly to clients and your own business means in-house lawyers will be more accessible — and, according to this GC and professor, is something ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Jan 2023

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The skills lawyers will need in 2023

Lawyers who invest in professional development will be afforded better career opportunities within an extremely competitive market, according to this pair.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Jan 2023

Domestic and family violence reforms showing progress, new report says

The first progress report on domestic and family violence reforms in Queensland has been released and reveals the “extensive work” already done to implement change.

POLITICS • Mon, 09 Jan 2023

Young jobseekers warned of recruitment scams

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has urged jobseekers — and young people in particular — to be on high alert for scams when searching for jobs in ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Jan 2023

The legal profession needs to set the ‘right foundation for the future’

After a massive 2022, the Maddocks CEO revealed to Lawyers Weekly the firm’s priorities moving forward and how he plans to future-proof the BigLaw firm.

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Jan 2023

The ‘momentum’ of landmark Indigenous Australians in custody litigation

After doing landmark work for Indigenous Australians and victims of the Stolen Generation, this lawyer reflected on his biggest achievements since migrating to Australia ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Jan 2023

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