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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The ‘positive evolution’ of Sparke Helmore

As the firm celebrates its 140th anniversary, the managing partner of Sparke Helmore, appointed last month, shared his priorities for the firm for 2022.

BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Mar 2022

‘It looks like a vote buyer to me’: SME firms react to budget 2022

After the 2022-23 federal budget was announced this week, numerous SME and boutique law firms have weighed in on what the budget means for their business.

POLITICS • Thu, 31 Mar 2022

Why smaller firms need to prioritise relationships

Building and maintaining relationships with barristers, contractors, and other stakeholders should be a priority for boutique firms looking to work on larger matters, ...

SME LAW • Thu, 31 Mar 2022

‘Confidence is a massive thing that lawyers want’

Imposter syndrome, confidence issues, and moving back into more meaningful areas of law are common traits this pair have observed within the legal profession ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Mar 2022

Department of Communities and Justice ordered to compensate terminated caseworker

An NSW child-protection caseworker has been compensated after being “harshly” dismissed by the Department of Communities and Justice last year.

POLITICS • Thu, 31 Mar 2022

Energy and ESG to boost M&A between Japan and Australia

Energy and ESG partnerships will bolster M&A between Australia and Japan over the coming year, according to a new report.

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Mar 2022

Class action launched against The Star

In the midst of a public inquiry into the casino’s licence and operations, The Star Entertainment Group has been hit with a class action alleging money-laundering ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Mar 2022

‘Diversity of thought’ key to a sustainable future

Getting to net zero will require open conversations, collaboration and diverse leadership – both in larger and SME businesses – this panel discussion revealed.

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Mar 2022

ASU calls on Slater and Gordon to raise wages

The Australian Services Union (ASU) has launched a petition against Slater and Gordon, calling on the national law firm to give staff a “meaningful pay rise”.

BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Mar 2022

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