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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Thomson Geer elevates 31

National law firm Thomson Geer has promoted 31 staff, including six to the partnership.

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Jun 2022

MinterEllison elevates 113 to senior positions

Multinational firm MinterEllison has promoted the highest number of staff since the pandemic, 60 per cent of which are female in addition to 16 new partners.

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Jun 2022

HSF names 56 new senior associates

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted a whopping 56 senior associates across its Australian offices, over half of which are women.

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Jun 2022

‘There is absolutely nothing wrong with being honest’ with grads

Hiring top graduates is one of the most “vexing issues” law firms are facing post-pandemic – and retaining them past a mid-senior level is proving to be a major challenge ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jun 2022

‘Every member of the profession has a role to play’: Legal bodies welcome IBA report

A number of legal bodies and associations have welcomed a new report to address how sexual harassment and discrimination are being dealt with in the legal profession.

BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jun 2022

DNA testing: Getting it right

The development of DNA testing provides useful background information for the upcoming commission of inquiry into DNA testing in Queensland, Behlau Murakami Grant ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jun 2022

How ‘professional context and obligations’ can create a ‘perfect storm’ for addiction

Whilst many industries, including the legal profession, can be “soaked in alcohol”, there are a number of ways forward for those struggling with addiction and substance ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Jun 2022

Crown acquired for $8.9bn

Crown has been acquired by a global investment business and its affiliates, in a deal worth $8.9 billion.

BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Jun 2022

Dentons promotes 28

Global law firm Dentons has promoted a “record” number of staff across offices in Australia and Papua New Guinea, including five partners.

BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Jun 2022

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