1. Solicitor dumped from roll for Bandidos-related crimes

A former Legal Aid solicitor convicted of several offences in connection with her Bandidos boyfriend has been struck off the roll.

2. Commonwealth, HWL Ebsworth sued over Higgins payout

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth and major law firm HWL Ebsworth over a compensation payment made to Brittany Higgins in 2022.

3. Senior media lawyer accused of contempt of court

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Alongside journalists and editors, an executive counsel was accused of contempt of court in connection with a non-disclosure application made in Antoinette Lattouf’s proceedings against the ABC.

4. Commonwealth lawyers dodge misconduct findings

A graduate pursuing a claim that postgraduate research students should be considered university employees has had allegations about four Commonwealth lawyers dismissed for the second time.

5. Reprimands, suspensions for 6 NSW lawyers

Since the start of March, the Council of the Law Society and the Bar Association has handed out four reprimands and two suspensions, including to a high-profile criminal lawyer and a solicitor accused of trust account misconduct.

6. Victorian barristers reprimanded for homophobic letter

Two veteran barristers were reprimanded and will donate $5,000 each to charity for writing and posting a homophobic notice in the lifts at one of Victoria’s biggest chambers.

7. Penalty to come for solicitor who misled Legal Aid

The West Australian branch of Legal Aid alleged it was at a detriment after a solicitor overcharged and lied in invoices and audit sheets about the true extent of his involvement in grant-approved matters.

8. Ashurst names 3 new Aussie partners

Global law firm Ashurst has appointed 20 new partners worldwide, three of whom come from the firm’s Australian offices. This year’s partner appointments mark a significant decrease in the number of Australians elevated to the firm’s partnership compared to its 2023 and 2024 April promotions rounds.

9. Bird & Bird names new Australian co-heads

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed two new heads of country in Australia as it enters its next phase of growth Down Under.

10. Allens brings partnership to 41% female with new partner promotions

International law firm Allens has promoted eight new partners in Australia, bringing its partnership to over 40 per cent female.