Cowell Clarke adds banking and finance director
Commercial law firm Cowell Clarke has appointed a new director to its corporate and commercial team, where he will head up the firm’s banking and finance capabilities
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Fake lawyer allegedly paid $1.4m by ‘number of firms’
Firms across Victoria employed and paid a woman $1.4 million despite her allegedly not holding a practising certificate.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Feb 2026
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
