Naomi Neilson

Queensland legislation would put end to ‘greedy’ law firms

A Queensland lawyer has re-iterated the need for the state to move to ban the practice of claims farming, with the effect of cutting off “greedy” interstate law firms

SME LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2019

KWM and UTS to offer Indigenous internships

King & Wood Mallesons and the University of Technology Sydney have partnered up to provide Indigenous law students with “ideal” internships.

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2019

Law associations sign on to saving Indigenous legal assistance program

Major law associations are joining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander national peak body to call for a legal assistance program to be retained.

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019

Global firm celebrates pride with art

To celebrate pride and inclusion both in and outside of the workplace, a global law firm hosted an annual art exhibition in Sydney dedicated to LGBT+ artists and allies

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019

Insurance law specialist firm moves to incorporated model

To secure a more client-focused and invested future, an insurance law firm made the switch to an incorporated model.

SME LAW • Wed, 10 Jul 2019

New technology hit and miss for lawyers

As the mainstream world adapts to changes in technology — and therefore policies and practices — the law profession seems to be narrowly missing its mark.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2019

CNL elevates 4, welcomes 1 partner

Carter Newell Lawyers has elevated four of its staff, including one new partner, associates and one new senior associate.

SME LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2019

G+T attracts 2 new partners

Gilbert + Tobin has welcomed two highly experienced partners to its ranks.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2019

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