DLA Piper strengthens renewable energy practice
DLA Piper has bolstered its renewable energy team with the appointment of a new senior associate, who joins from rival BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Aug 2024
JWS adds special counsel
Independent Australian law firm Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has expanded its national real estate team with the appointment of a special counsel in Melbourne.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Aug 2024
‘There’s no right or wrong’ when implementing legal tech
While the Australian market allows for more innovation than several of its global counterparts, there is still a “lack of understanding” in terms of actually implementing ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
The importance of a ‘contingency plan’ for firm owners
Following a personal tragedy, this firm owner has learnt the importance of letting go of the reins when needed – something that has allowed her to focus not only on her ...
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
More lawyers opting for ‘legitimate career path’ in contracting
Once perceived as a fallback option for lawyers, contract lawyering is now emerging as an established and legitimate career choice for many – with the rise reflecting a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Aug 2024
Legal proceedings to challenge largest-ever NT fracking approval
Following strong opposition over the last decade to fracking in the Northern Territory, a new legal claim has been filed to challenge the largest fracking proposal ever ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Aug 2024
‘Workplace design and flexibility’ most effective wellbeing initiatives in law
Despite wellness in the profession coming a long way, practitioners still face numerous challenges when it comes to managing their own interpersonal conflicts and being ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Aug 2024
‘Law within the big 4 is dying slowly’ despite disruption to Australian market
Following the recent KPMG restructuring, the current economic climate could mean that, despite continued disruption to BigLaw, traditional top-tier law firms will ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Aug 2024
Lawyers most pleasant to deal with when buying and selling property, new research reveals
Lawyers have been revealed to be at the top of the table when it comes to buying and selling property, with the vast majority of Australian buyers and sellers rating ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Aug 2024
