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Global law firm Dentons has elevated four lawyers in its Sydney office to the partnership ranks.

The federal government has requested a review into judicial impartiality and legislative frameworks governing corporations and financial services regulation.

Given lawyers’ predispositions towards competitiveness and perfectionism, boxing can be a great outlet not only to have a healthy outlet and better manage one’s tendencies, but build a new community at the same time.

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has changed its agile working policy to reflect that its staff work in the office an average of at least 60 per cent of their working hours.

The age of coronavirus has highlighted the “inextricable importance” of the corporate counsel function, something that private practice lawyers in banking and finance may soon take into account when considering their vocational futures, says one global recruiter.

The extension of temporary protections for insolvencies and bankruptcies may provide immediate relief, but three partners still expect a spike in insolvencies in the near future.

Justice is what distinguishes the business of law from other businesses. A real and enduring commitment to it is the mark of a good lawyer, writes Richard Stewart.

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with AMP Bank, is thrilled to reveal the winners for this year’s Women in Finance Awards.

Clayton Utz has forged an exciting and unique partnership with the Australian String Quartet (ASQ).

The new owner of criminal practice Astor Legal spoke with Lawyers Weekly about lessons learned from buying an existing firm, rather than starting a new one.