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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‘There should be flexibility in any organisation’

Flexible working and increased parental leave should be the norm moving forward, says boutique firm founder and father.

SME LAW • Tue, 17 Aug 2021

Contract concerns for builders following government restrictions

Following increased lockdowns and after-effects of COVID-19, builders will now face the risk of breach of contract.

BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Aug 2021

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‘We can’t just pretend that nothing has changed’

Transparency is of the utmost importance in a post-pandemic working environment, as legal leaders increasingly need to connect with employees and reassure them amid ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

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COVID-19 creating skills shortages in the Australian workforce

COVID-19 has created a significant skills shortage in Australia – one that is affecting the way migration lawyers work, according to these three partners.

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

‘Be open and willing to learn’: Tips from an award-winning barrister

In the midst of a global pandemic, this 30 Under 30 winner shared what she thinks will challenge the legal industry in the near future as well as valuable advice for ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Aug 2021

Cooking, coding and other online classes to support staff

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new initiative to support its Sydney staff during lockdown as part of its commitment to “enhance the culture” of ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Aug 2021

Wills and estates: A growing practice area post-pandemic

COVID-19 has caused more people to think about their own mortality, according to one wills and estates lawyer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Aug 2021

What sets Tasmania’s legal profession apart?

The number of solicitors in Tasmania has increased exponentially since 2011. Here, Apple Isle practitioners reveal how its close-knit legal community helps it make such a ...

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Aug 2021

Unpacking the case that could lead to more climate change-influenced litigation

A climate action advocacy group took on the NSW Environment Protection Authority in court this week, in a landmark case allowing evidence on climate change to be heard

POLITICS • Thu, 12 Aug 2021

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