Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
The pros and cons of a 4-day working week
A British law firm’s move to consolidate a five-day working week into four has brought into question how efficient lawyers can actually be with less time spent with ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2019
Sydney law firm promotes 5
Kells has announced five new elevations within its NSW-based offices.
SME LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2019
Global firm appoints partner to Perth real estate team
A global firm has appointed a new partner to its Perth office, bringing the total number in its real estate team up to six.
Domestic and family violence policy to create safer workplace
DLA Piper Australia has introduced a number of measures to create a safer workplace, including a new policy around domestic and family violence.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jul 2019
GC law firm relocates to meet growing client demand
A Gold Coast law firm has moved to a new location as part of a long-term plan to better service an expanding number of clients.
SME LAW • Thu, 04 Jul 2019
Government rejection of CTP scheme recommendations ‘bitterly disappointing’
The Law Society of South Australia is disappointed that several recommendations into the Social Development Committee’s review of the CTP scheme have been rejected.
POLITICS • Thu, 04 Jul 2019
Firms’ failure sees support staff falling behind
A survey has found that a lack of appropriate processes for support staff in firms is leading to a backlog of work, causing a knock-on effect that disrupts critical legal ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2019
TurksLegal promotes 5, appoints 1 as partner
Australia-based legal firm TurksLegal has promoted four solicitors and one partner across its Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices.
SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2019
JWS recruits NRF disputes partner
Johnson Winter & Slattery will expand its disputes team with the appointment of a former Norton Rose Fulbright partner.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jul 2019