Lauren is the commercial content writer within Momentum Media’s professional services suite, including Lawyers Weekly, Accountants Daily and HR Leader, focusing primarily on commercial and client content, features and ebooks. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications. Born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling.
NSW Law Society announces annual medal award winner
A Children’s Court registrar has been named the 2021 recipient of the Law Society’s President’s Medal.
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Dec 2021
Kott Gunning closes its doors, partners jump to BigLaw firms
After over 100 years of practising law in Western Australia, Perth-based firm Kott Gunning has shut its doors as its partners move across to national practices.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Dec 2021
Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 7
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has promoted seven lawyers to senior positions across the country, effective as of 1 January 2022.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Dec 2021
Hostplus merges with Intrust Super Fund
Hostplus, advised by Holding Redlich, and Intrust Super Fund have officially merged, creating a superannuation giant in a deal worth $3 billion.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Dec 2021
McDonald’s hit with class action
Hundreds of thousands of McDonald’s staff have brought a class action against the fast-food giant for failing to provide adequate paid rest breaks, in what is being ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Dec 2021
‘No other state disadvantages its community to this extent’
Over 30 years ago, legislative change was promised to Western Australians – but the Western Australian Law Society president said the state could not wait any longer.
POLITICS • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
‘Business transformation is happening today’
Law firms need to focus both on long-term relevance and having a more scalable delivery service, according to this lawyer and business owner.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
Class action funder goes into administration after $11.7m fine
The barristers behind the Banksia class action case have declared bankruptcy and gone into administration after being fined $11.7 million.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Dec 2021
‘The way we used to practise is not going to work anymore’
Intersectionality will be of the utmost importance post-pandemic, according to Manmeet Kaur Verma, principal solicitor of Melbourne-based firm Regal Lawyers.
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021