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.
Minters names new chair
BigLaw firm MinterEllison has appointed a new chair, who has been with the firm since 2006 and has a “long and distinguished career in law”.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Suntory Beverage & Food sells for $229m
Suntory Beverage & Food has sold its fresh coffee business, which includes brands Toby’s Estate and Mocopan, to global coffee business UCC Holdings for $229 million
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Queensland firm opens 4th office
Queensland legal firm Creevey Russell Lawyers has opened a fourth office in the state, in a move the principal said will help the firm service new areas.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Feb 2022
NFT buyers warned of legal risks
Whilst NFTs have been labelled a “must buy” for 2022, buyers are often unaware of their legal rights regarding their NFTs, according to this Brisbane-based cyber lawyer
NEWLAW • Wed, 23 Feb 2022
WorkCover claims continue to rise, new research reveals
Despite thousands still working from home, WorkCover claims have increased significantly in the last two years, according to new research from Queensland-based law firm ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Azure Consulting acquired by global consulting firm
Oliver Wyman has officially acquired 100 per cent of Perth-based consulting firm Azure Consulting.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Women lawyers need better pathways into leadership
Following the release of Australia’s latest gender equality scorecard, three BigLaw managing partners weighed in on what more can be done to advance women within the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Feb 2022
‘Deep industry knowledge is key for all lawyers’
The mining and metals sector will increasingly focus on ESG issues in 2022, according to a new report from global law firm White & Case.
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Feb 2022
Allianz hit with class action
Allianz has been accused of misleading insurance customers in a class action that has been launched in the Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Feb 2022