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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Sparke Helmore promotes 37, including 5 partners

National law firm Sparke Helmore has promoted five to the partnership, as well as 32 others to senior positions.

BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024

‘Lawyers going to market need to be realistic’ in FY24–25

In an employer’s market, this recruiter advised candidates against going into the job market for the wrong reasons, as employers are giving out job offers to fewer ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2024

Wotton + Kearney takes partner from Clyde & Co

International law firm Wotton + Kearney has continued to grow with the addition of a construction partner from rival BigLaw firm Clyde & Co.

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2024

Remote talent is ‘a no-brainer’ for law firms

According to the managing partner of York Hamilton, Evan Kostopoulos, a shortage of local talent combined with the increasing popularity of hybrid and remote work give ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Report: AI to save lawyers ‘up to 200 hours in the next year’

The vast majority of lawyers believe AI will have a transformative impact on their work, as well as drive significant or moderate improvements over the next five years, ...

NEWLAW • Wed, 10 Jul 2024

‘To grow, you need to invest’

For law firms, having good cash flow is “critical” – especially for firms that want to continually grow and improve, according to this director.

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Jul 2024

Cyber strategy should be ‘a key imperative’ in FY24–25

Being able to “observe, own and overcome” cyber risks can help firms and organisations protect against breaches, according to one BigLaw partner.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Women ‘drawn’ to in-house roles with higher salaries, more seniority

New data has revealed that in-house may be the place to be for female solicitors, with salaries exceeding those of private practice and more women holding group general ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

‘It’s not the old boys’ club anymore’: Women outnumber male solicitors in NSW 7th year running

With female practitioners entering the profession at two and a half times the rate of men, the legal industry in Australia is in the midst of “a seismic shift” and will ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2024

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