In the last full working week before Christmas, numerous BigLaw firms named new partners for 2026, and a solicitor’s “calculated and prolonged” theft from a vulnerable widow has seen them sentenced to more than four years behind bars. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
The Fair Work Commission tossed out a claim from a legal secretary who complained BDO Australia forced her to resign.
National plaintiff firm Slater & Gordon has appointed the former deputy premier of Victoria as its new independent chair and independent director.
AML Edge will return in 2026 for its third iteration, officially launching as the definitive event for Australia’s Tranche 2 AML community, with two dates confirmed in Sydney and Melbourne in March.
National law firm Moray & Agnew has elevated 13 lawyers to more senior roles, effective 1 January.
In the face of an evolving landscape, arbitration must be adopted by Australian businesses as the presumptive mechanism for cross-border transactions, complex projects, and collaborations in highly regulated or emerging sectors, writes Nastasja Suhadolnik.
As migration law grows into one of Australia’s most complex and fast-moving areas of legal practice, one expert emphasised that a strong sense of professional community and collaboration is essential for success in this high-pressure field.
Here, Lawyers Weekly counts down the most-read stories of 2024, offering insights into the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities faced by Australian sole practitioners and boutique firm owners.
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Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has elevated seven senior lawyers to its partnership ranks.
