Victorian lawyer to be disciplined for using client money in wages dispute
In the middle of a clash with her former law firm over allegedly unpaid wages and consultancy fees, a Victorian lawyer appropriated a client’s legal bill and tried to use ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Feb 2026
Commissioner in hot water over defence ties
National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton has been questioned over his failure to explain his ties with the Australian Defence Force.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Feb 2026
WA Legal Practice Board inquiry a game changer, alleged unfit lawyer says
A Perth lawyer facing removal from the roll referred to the inquiry into the Legal Practice Board in an adjournment application, citing the outcome may have a ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Carter Newell promotes special counsel, senior associates
Five lawyers, including a special counsel, have been promoted across Carter Newell’s Sydney and Brisbane offices.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Feb 2026
New chair appointed to Maurice Blackburn
National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has appointed a technology and innovation-driven chair.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Married solicitor couple in strife pushes new sensational claims
Despite already being in hot water for allegations made against three lawyers, a married pair of solicitors have made a number of other far-fetched claims in an attempt ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Feb 2026
3 managing partners added to Jones Day
Global firm Jones Day has appointed three new partners-in-charge to its Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Johnson Winter Slattery takes tax leader from Clayton Utz
A leading tax lawyer and former national head of Clayton Utz’s tax practice has moved over to Johnson Winter Slattery.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
DWF promotes 11, including 5 principal lawyers
DWF has promoted five to principal lawyer, two to special counsel, three senior associates, and one associate.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
