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Third time not a charm: Struck-off lawyer’s readmission bid falls short

A former lawyer has had his further amended summons application rejected in his application for a compliance certificate.

25 September 2026
By Carlos Tse
Moray & Agnew acquires Cairns-based boutique firm

BigLaw firm Moray & Agnew has expanded its practice through the acquisition of a respected Cairns boutique commercial law firm.

28 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
High Court dragged into client’s dispute with former lawyer

A woman’s battle with her former lawyer has reached the High Court despite major setbacks at every turn.

25 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
NRF construction trio joins Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb

National firm Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb has added three specialist construction lawyers from global rival Norton Rose Fulbright, building on the firm’s growing construction and property practice.

25 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Keeping tradition and creating a new professional identity: Throwing away old narratives

We have an unparalleled opportunity to champion the professionalism and traditions of law and create new foundations that grow people and service in a way that will build up, not tear down, writes Sophie Tversky.

25 September 2026
By Sophie Tversky
Gina Cass‑Gottlieb reappointed as ACCC chair

The Albanese government has nominated Gina Cass‑Gottlieb, a former senior partner at Gilbert + Tobin, for a second five-year term as chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

25 September 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
iManage partners with ChatGPT to secure legal document workflows

Software work platform iManage has integrated with an AI giant to enhance the experience of the software’s users.

25 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
The myriad benefits of a human-centred approach to AI use

For this award-nominated senior lawyer, successful implementation of new technologies is about far more than simply being better placed to offer a more human service; it’s also about ensuring he can be more present, personally and professionally.

24 September 2026
By [email protected]
How AI helped this firm win a land tax case against the Queensland Revenue Office

An AI-powered start-up law firm has used its internal AI system to win a tax proceeding in Queensland, which not only demonstrates the capacity of smaller firms to compete with the big end of town, but also speaks to the evolving role and business model of law firms.

24 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
WRP Legal bolsters presence in Sydney

WRP Legal is strengthening its national presence with the expansion of its Sydney office and the continued growth of its M&A, corporate advisory, and intellectual property and technology practices.

24 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor