Big Law

NRF Australia integrates with firm’s Europe, Middle East and Asia operations

The partners of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Australia have voted “overwhelmingly” to fully...

09 June 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Big Law

Fraud, feeling stuck, and an AI discrimination suit: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 June)

As much of the country celebrates the King’s Birthday long weekend, here is your weekly round-up of the biggest...

07 June 2025

By Lawyers Weekly

Big Law

Dawson fails to overturn conviction for unlawful sexual activity with student

Chris Dawson, who was convicted of the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette Simms, failed to overturn a finding he engaged...

06 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Big Law

‘It’s time to shift the narrative’: Managing the pressure of being a partner

The legal profession is renowned for its relentless demands and high standards; however, for partners, these pressures...

06 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Big Law

Court shuts down resentful lawyer’s racism claims against Law Society

The Federal Court sent a strong message to a lawyer who has spent the last 17 years relentlessly pursuing the ACT Law...

06 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Big Law

Lawyers are ‘moving more often’ – and not always for a higher pay cheque

Recruiting and retaining top legal talent continues to be a major challenge for law firms, especially when it comes to...

06 June 2025

By Lauren Croft

Big Law

Kennedys’ revenue grows 32% in Australia

Global law firm Kennedys has pushed through the $800 million global revenue mark, with its growth Down Under helping...

06 June 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Big Law

Law Council to ‘make every effort’ to stamp out sexual harassment in the profession

There is no excuse for sexual harassment within the legal profession. We must get our house in order, writes Law...

06 June 2025

By Juliana Warner

Big Law

Ashurst zeros in on corporate practice following wind-down of Commonwealth work, adds new co-head of M&A

Global law firm Ashurst has added a new partner and co-head of M&A in Australia, who comes to the firm after an...

06 June 2025

By Lauren Croft

Big Law

Moray & Agnew promotes 25, including 6 to partner

National law firm Moray & Agnew has unveiled its latest round of promotions, elevating 25 lawyers to more senior...

05 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Big Law

Barrister leaves profession following disciplinary action on broken promises

A barrister was reprimanded and barred from working in the profession for a year after he failed to carry out a brief...

05 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Big Law

Plaintiffs face ‘all-or-nothing gamble’ in Aussie Home Loans class action

An interlocutory hearing recently took place in the Aussie Home Loans class action, with the lender attempting to...

05 June 2025

By Jack Campbell

Big Law

iPhone will case likely sees lawyer at risk 

The factual matrix involving Colin Peek is another of the ever-increasing number of cases concerning “informal...

05 June 2025

By Matthew Burgess

Big Law

Barry Nilsson poised for continued growth, says CEO

Following a strong year of growth in 2024, Barry Nilsson’s CEO has shared insights into the firm’s growth strategy...

05 June 2025

By Grace Robbie