Estrin Saul Lawyers promotes senior associate into leadership role

To complement the growth at Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists, the firm has promoted one of its lawyers into the role of practice leader for its family ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Swaab’s 4 new appointments come at ‘pivotal’ time

Swaab named four new appointments, including two to senior associates, at a time of “pivotal growth” for the firm.

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Tasmanian lawyer forced to fight ‘serious’, baseless claims

A Tasmanian lawyer was unnecessarily dragged through court by resentful former clients who accused him of providing negligent advice, ignoring instructions, and not ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Ashurst records ‘solid’ revenue growth for Australia in FY23–24

On its way to achieving more than £1 billion in profits by the next financial year, global firm Ashurst recorded a 14 per cent increase in partner profits and a “solid” ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Law firm director new Australian Lawyers Alliance president

A director of Maurice Blackburn was named the new national president of the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers promotes 3

Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers has elevated three lawyers, including one to principal.

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Legal Practice Board wrong to investigate compensation firm, court finds

A court criticised the West Australian Legal Practice Board for its decision to audit a compensation firm after it received a complaint that one of the legal assistants ...

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024

Bankrupt man makes ‘elaborate’ allegations against law firm

In an effort to dodge a costs order, a bankrupt man accused a law firm of using delays, the withholding of material, and “false or misleading submissions” to force him ...

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024

Security to grind Dubbo court to halt in protest

Dubbo’s sheriffs, who maintain security and enforce orders from its courts, have planned a protest over poor working conditions.

BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024