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
Lessons for criminal lawyers from Reeves v NSW
A judge recently ruled that a man held in an interview room by NSW Police despite repeatedly telling them he did not want to be questioned had an established legal claim ...
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Jun 2023
Poisoned troops encouraged to submit legal claim against US military
Australian troops who spent time at a US military base for over 30 years are being encouraged to submit legal claims to an Australian plaintiff law firm.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Jun 2023
KWM promotes 6 partners
Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has promoted five lawyers in Australia and one in Singapore to its partnership across a number of key growth areas for the ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 16 Jun 2023
The exceptional evolution of e-conveyancing
As e-conveyancing and e-settlement spaces become more digital and efficient, the industry in Australia is changing. Here’s what it means for lawyers moving forward.
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023
Prioritise being a business adviser
Becoming a business adviser as a boutique firm leader and being able to deliver holistic advice specific to your sector can result in firm growth — and has, for this ...
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023
Why a ‘culture of trust’ is important for firms
This firm leader has found that being open and vulnerable with her staff has led to a better firm culture and more empathetic conversations — but said that the legal ...
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023
FY24 tipped to be ‘difficult year’ for smaller firms
Businesses and smaller law firms are facing a tough outlook for the new financial year, with insolvencies already at a 10-year high and trading conditions further ...
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023
EQ critical for lawyers in AI era
High IQ is commonplace in the legal profession. But as the use of artificial intelligence extends to all corners of law, high EQ and “human” skills are becoming more ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Jun 2023
