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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APBC releases new guidance for pro bono work

The Australian Pro Bono Centre has released its latest guidance, which is aimed at growing law firm pro bono work participation and sustaining their pro bono programs.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Apr 2022

Shine Lawyers sells Emanate Legal Services

Shine Justice, otherwise known as Shine Lawyers, has entered into a share sale agreement, whereby Emanate Legal will be sold to an SME firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Apr 2022

Blackwattle legal rebrands to Ironbridge Legal

Award-nominated firm Blackwattle Legal has rebranded to become Ironbridge Legal, in a move the firm’s founder said “bridges the gap between new and old”.

SME LAW • Tue, 26 Apr 2022

Scottish Pacific Group acquires fintech lender

Scottish Pacific Group has acquired a fintech lender, in a move to help the business finance solutions company better service smaller SMEs.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Apr 2022

Thomson Geer adds partner from Clifford Chance

Thomson Geer has bolstered its Sydney office with the addition of a new litigation and disputes partner, who joins from international law firm Clifford Chance.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Apr 2022

Landmark joint venture to provide solar energy solutions across Asia-Pacific region

Japan-based ENEOS Corporation and TotalEnergies have embarked on a joint venture to develop a range of B2B solar energy solutions across multiple countries.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Apr 2022

Uber facing $26m in fines for admitted breaches of Australian Consumer Law

Uber has been taken to court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after misleading statements regarding Uber taxi fares and cancellation fees.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Apr 2022

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‘Firm culture has everything to do with forming genuine connections’

Whilst the legal profession can sometimes have a competitive reputation and be an intense working environment, these colleagues forged close-knit relationships in the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Apr 2022

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‘Visibility is important’: IPTA celebrates first re-elect of all-female executive in 103 years

The Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys (IPTA) has re-elected its first all-female executive team in its 103-year history, after the team stood unopposed earlier ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Apr 2022

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