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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E-conveyancers ‘investing heavily’ following UK cyber attack

Local e-conveyancing providers are “taking several steps to ensure we remain vigilant” in the aftermath of the cyber attack overseas.

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Partner reflections after advising on ‘dual-access’ ETF structure

After advising on a significant deal involving listing active “dual-access” exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the ASX and working with teams in both the US and the UK, ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Maddocks revamps operational division

Maddocks has created a new function within its newly revamped “operational excellence” division, which will help the firm modernise, improve knowledge management and ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Dec 2023

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CCK Lawyers promotes 4, including 3 to partner

Boutique firm CCK Lawyers has promoted three partners and one associate, which the firm said would help them establish a “strong future” looking ahead.

SME LAW • Wed, 06 Dec 2023

1.1% gender pay gap drop is ‘nothing to celebrate’

WGEA has released its annual Gender Equality Scorecard for 2023, which comes before the release of specific gender pay gap data within law firms early next year.

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Dec 2023

20 new VCAT members appointed

Twenty new members have been appointed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), in a move which will reportedly clear backlog and reduce waiting times ...

THE BAR • Mon, 04 Dec 2023

New report reveals key sustainability priorities for legal profession

Indigenous Reconciliation, climate action, modern slavery, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals are all key issues the legal profession needs to be focusing on in ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Dec 2023

Female lawyers now make up majority of profession in Vic

New data from the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has shown that female lawyers are still growing in numbers in the state, with the profession becoming ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Dec 2023

Will the Friday long lunch ever return for lawyers?

Following the pandemic-induced boom in hybrid working and deserted CBDs on Fridays, which elements of post-pandemic working will stick in the legal profession? Some ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Nov 2023

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