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The ACT’s first female Chief Magistrate takes stock of her trailblazing legal career with Lawyers Weekly, reflecting on her biggest milestones, toughest lessons and lingering regrets.

National firm Keypoint Law has launched an international trade practice with the appointment of international trade and administrative law specialist Alistair Bridges as a consulting principal.

Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its national tax practice with the appointment of Pierre Chao as a partner in Brisbane.

The Lander & Rogers Growth, for good 2030 report has outlined the firm’s sustainability strategy, highlighting how BigLaw firms can implement sustainability into their operations, client services, and planning for the future.

Sydney is positioned to establish itself as the next major legal hub on a global scale, according to the Committee for Sydney and the Law Society of NSW.

A former law student suffering from injuries related to an accident has been granted leave to sue the Transport Accident Commission.

From the courtroom to client meetings, public speaking is an inevitable part of the legal profession.

A lawyer who helped dupe a victim into paying almost $150,000 for a sham cult rescue has been struck from the roll.

A court has found Philip Bates guilty of civil contempt for a lengthy failure to produce financial documents amid a battle with his former chambers over $112,000 in floor fees.

Sydney-based law firm Swaab has appointed planning and environment lawyer and former Royal Australian Navy member Suzy Whitty as a special counsel in its property, planning, and projects team.