Senior media lawyer accused of contempt of court

Alongside journalists and editors, an executive counsel was accused of contempt of court in connection with a...

30 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

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...

30 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?

While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous...

30 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

The real reasons female lawyers want to leave the profession

Despite meaningful progress towards gender equality in the legal profession, countless female lawyers still encounter...

30 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

HSF elevates 4 executive counsel in Australia

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted 25 executive counsel across the world, including four in...

30 April 2025

By Lauren Croft

New research shows ‘emergence of a new kind of legal leader’

General counsel are significantly increasing budgets and making strategic investments in legal talent to navigate...

29 April 2025

By Lauren Croft

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...

29 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Federal Court says decade-old complaint closed

An investigation into a complaint made about a former Federal Court judge has closed with no adverse findings...

29 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

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...

29 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Where do senior lawyers want to work?

Following our coverage of the preferred workplaces of emerging leaders in the legal field, Lawyers Weekly here explores...

29 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

K&L Gates adds partner from global BigLaw rival

Global law firm K&L Gates has bolstered its energy, infrastructure, and resources practice with the addition of a...

29 April 2025

By Lauren Croft

How slowing down your law degree can fast-track your success

By taking a more deliberate approach to her law degree, Charlotte Carles believes she has developed a stronger sense of...

28 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

How this lawyer’s tennis career served her up for success

After her career as a professional athlete, Jade Hopper has shared the valuable skills and lessons she gained...

28 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

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...

28 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Commonwealth lawyers dodge misconduct findings

A graduate pursuing a claim that postgraduate research students should be considered university employees has had...

28 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Finalists announced for Partner of the Year Awards 2025

Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to unveil over 280 finalists in this year’s Partner of the Year Awards....

28 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Banjo Loans appoints first-ever CLO

Online lender for small businesses Banjo Loans has added a lawyer with 18 years of experience as its inaugural chief...

28 April 2025

By Lauren Croft

10 changes lawyers want from the next prime minister

In anticipation of the upcoming federal election, lawyers in Australia have made their voices clear by outlining the...

28 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

‘Excessive’ fees, pay allegations, and lessons from a data breach: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 April)

This week, Australia has been sandwiched between multiple national public holidays, and while many lawyers will be on...

26 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

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...

24 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy