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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Establishing a new practice area for a boutique

Developing a new practice area at a boutique firm was a “daunting exercise” for this young lawyer, but he found that setting clear goals and seeking lessons from senior ...

SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jun 2023

Government gives SME firms a boost with new tax incentives

In a week where the federal government struggled to pass legislation through Parliament, a new bill introducing two tax incentives into the Australian business climate ...

SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jun 2023

PCL Lawyers opens new Brisbane office

A Melbourne-based SME firm has expanded its national presence with a new office in Brisbane and the addition of an associate partner to lead the Queensland practice.

SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jun 2023

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5 partners promoted at JWS

Independent firm Johnson Winter Slattery has promoted five lawyers to the partnership following the elevation of 18 earlier this month.

BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Jun 2023

Over 80 federal judges travel to Alice Springs for ‘rare and invaluable’ learning

Judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) have travelled to Alice Springs to listen and learn from Aboriginal families, in what has been ...

THE BAR • Wed, 21 Jun 2023

Will Australian law firms mandate office time?

After emerging from the pandemic — and with a potential recession on the horizon — a number of industries are implementing office mandates. But how sustainable is this ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Jun 2023

In-house trends revealed for first half of 2023

A new report has revealed the top concerns for in-house counsel across the country during the first six months of the year.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Jun 2023

McCullough Robertson promotes 17, including 2 partners

National law firm McCullough Robertson has promoted 17 lawyers, including two female partners, in a move that the firm said would add depth to women in leadership within ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Jun 2023

An ‘outstanding jurist’ and ‘exceptional leader’: Profession reacts to looming Kiefel retirement

The legal profession is paying tribute to Chief Justice Susan Kiefel following the announcement of her early retirement.

THE BAR • Mon, 19 Jun 2023

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