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WK adds cyber partner, securing largest specialist footprint across APAC

International law firm Wotton Kearney has strengthened its cyber, data and technology practice with the appointment of...

26 February 2026

By Grace Robbie

Big Law

‘Long-awaited breakthrough’: Lawyers welcome Victoria’s new vicarious liability laws

New Victorian laws will expand the definition of vicarious liability for child abuse, which will effectively overturn...

26 February 2026

By Carlos Tse

Big Law

Culturally informed courtrooms reimagining First Nations justice

Australia’s first Aboriginal ACT Supreme Court judicial officer, Justice Louise Taylor, spoke to Lawyers Weekly about...

25 February 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Big Law

What the music industry taught this BigLaw firm head about leadership and service delivery

Before she studied law, Rebecca Kelly signed and managed local musicians. Such work may seem a world away from legal...

25 February 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Big Law

Inside the legal job hunt: Lessons from top law graduates

Landing that first role for law graduates now feels like navigating a labyrinth of scarce opportunities, rejection...

25 February 2026

By Grace Robbie

Big Law

Hamilton Locke names new managing partner

International law firm Hamilton Locke has appointed a new managing partner, with the incumbent moving into the role of...

25 February 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Big Law

‘Cavalier’ barrister to be penalised for ‘blatant disregard, disrespect’ to court

In finding him guilty of professional misconduct for his behaviour in family law proceedings, an NSW tribunal was...

25 February 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Big Law

Bondi royal commission sets sights on ‘urgent’ legal gaps

Legal gaps that may prevent law enforcement and security agencies from responding to terrorist attacks like the Bondi...

25 February 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Big Law

Professionalism, or pain? What we quietly ask women in law to endure

For women in law who have long sensed that the rules feel different, that the day is longer, the margin thinner, the...

25 February 2026

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Big Law

Kennedys names new Aussie, APAC managing partners

Global law firm Kennedys has appointed a new regional managing partner for the Asia-Pacific region and a new Australian...

24 February 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy