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.
BGH Capital establishes private equity fund
BGH Capital has established Australia’s largest private equity fund, in a deal that has already raised $3.6 billion.
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Mar 2022
The ‘interesting shift’ in class actions over the last year
Despite declining in 2021, class action risk still remains high, according to a new report from international law firm Allens.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
Grant Broadcasters sold for $307m
Media and entertainment business HT&E has acquired the radio and digital operations of Grant Broadcasters in a deal worth $307 million.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
WestWind joins forces with Shell
Australian wind farm developer WestWind has sold a 49 per cent stake in its business to Shell, in what’s being described as a “strategic joint venture”.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
The importance of a social work practice
Following World Social Work Day, Slater and Gordon’s national social work service manager has stressed the importance of social work in a legal context.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
Queensland firm raises over $30k for legal service
A wine dinner hosted by Queensland compensation firm Travis Schultz & Partners has raised a record amount of money for a community legal service, in what the firm has ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
QuintessenceLabs completes $30m equity raise
Quantum cyber security scale-up QuintessenceLabs has been advised on its successful $30 million equity fundraising.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
It’s ‘important to try and take a step back’ to remain objective
Best practice when dealing with particularly challenging or emotionally charged matters includes looking after yourself and taking a step back, according to these two ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Mar 2022
JWS’ managing partner on firm growth and the ‘booming’ tech market
Working on current practice areas as well as looking into new spaces has allowed JWS to grow exponentially over the last five years, according to its managing partner.
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Mar 2022