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Secret deals, cupcakes, and the law firm tug of war that started it all

The fractured relationship of law firm co-founders that led to a covert buyout – exposed with a tray of cupcakes – has spiralled into yet another dispute, this time over whether an undertaking would be sufficient to halt a $36 million judgment debt.

29 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Baker McKenzie names 2 new partners among 26 promotions

BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie has strengthened its Australian leadership ranks, promoting 26 professionals across its offices nationwide, including the elevation of two practitioners to partner.

29 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
From firewall to front door: New physical cyber threat to law firms

The FBI warns that what law firms are currently seeing in terms of traditional cyber attacks is just the beginning, with attackers increasingly moving beyond purely digital methods to target firms in the physical world.

29 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Aldermane promotes 3 to senior roles

Boutique advisory firm Aldermane has promoted one to principal and two to special counsel.

29 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Time, power and the psychology of cruelty: Why some people weaponise delay

Delaying justice can be a form of cruelty. In both law and psychology, the manipulation of time is more than procrastination; it’s power, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

29 June 2026
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
HWLE Lawyers promotes 108, including 3 new partners

National law firm HWLE Lawyers has unveiled a “record” promotion round, elevating 108 professionals across its national offices, including the appointment of three new partners to its partnership ranks.

26 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Tasmanian lawyer reprimanded for controversial briefing letter

A briefing letter prepared by a reprimanded criminal lawyer revealed apparent deference to his client and sought to persuade the assessor of his client’s opinion, including that the other party was a sociopath.

26 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Holding Redlich names 3 new partners in 17-lawyer promotion round

National law firm Holding Redlich has promoted 17 lawyers across its national offices to senior roles, including elevating three to its partnership ranks.

26 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Travis Schultz & Partners promotes 4

A special counsel, two senior associates, and one associate have been promoted across Travis Schultz & Partners’ Queensland offices.

26 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
AI can give you an answer, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got legal advice

Artificial intelligence has become a quiet constant in business decision making, writes Zoe Butler.

26 June 2026
By Zoe Butler