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.
‘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
Firms ‘must create genuine and real reasons to return to the office’
Post-pandemic, remote work has become so normalised that employees now hold the power when returning to work – and firms who force a premature return to the office will ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Dec 2021
Westpac pays hefty fines settling 6 ASIC investigations
A law firm has called on Westpac to “walk the talk” after the big four bank paid over $110 million in fines to settle six of seven ASIC investigations this week.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Dec 2021
‘There’s so much to learn and there’s always opportunity for growth’ in a global market
Working in a global market and observing lawyers from around the world will make lawyers and their boutique firms more successful, said this founding director.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Mentoring: The ‘key to inspiring, connecting and leading others’
Having a good mentor has become prevalent to reaching your full potential as a lawyer, according to this mentor and principal lawyer.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Dec 2021
Court transcripts to be available online
A new online service will mean that court documents and transcripts will be available for “click and collect” come next year, in what the NSW A-G has said will improve ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Dec 2021
Class action filed against ANZ
A class action has been filed in the Federal Court against ANZ after the big four bank allegedly charged consumers interest on interest-free credit cards.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Dec 2021
M&A deal ‘frenzy’ set to increase in 2022
As the Australian M&A market has experienced a boom in FY21, a new report has shown it has no signs of slowing down next year.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Nov 2021
White & Case promotes 6
Global law firm White & Case has promoted six Australian lawyers to the role of counsel across the country.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Nov 2021