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Criminal defence firms not likely face same downturn as UK counterparts

While over 120 British criminal firms have collapsed in the wake of COVID-19, firms Down Under should be better placed to weather the storm, says one principal.

26 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Cooper Grace Ward begins new FY with 16 senior promotions

Cooper Grace Ward will start the new financial year with 16 new senior promotions.

26 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Legal funding boost to help Western Australia’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged

Those needing access to free legal advice in Western Australia now have a greater chance of success, with the state government contributing almost $500,000 over three years as part of the new WA “Pro Bono Model”.

26 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Diversity and inclusion focus continues to see results

As diversity and inclusion continue to make progress in the legal profession, a BigLaw firm told Lawyers Weekly about its unique journey in ensuring efforts towards both remain steadfast.

19 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Maddocks makes 44 senior promotions heading into new financial year

Maddocks has named three lawyers to the partnership as part of its 44 senior promotions round heading into the next financial year.

25 June 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Should ‘partners on commission’ be more commonplace?

In the wake of COVID-19, and now a national recession, evolving one’s SME practice is fundamental for survival.

25 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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WFH expenses to claim this tax season

EOFY is shaping up to be more challenging for boutique law firms than in previous years, but there are also looming opportunities to take advantage of.

25 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Absurdity of family law should be celebrated

Lawyers need to be reflective about their practice areas, and for those in the family law space, humour helps disarm some of the trickier aspects of the job.

25 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Family law firm reflects on year since ASX listing

The post-pandemic marketplace is going to be hugely challenging for family law practices, with one listed firm saying “innovation and fundamentals” will be what allow businesses to flourish.

25 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Use EOFY as trigger to access cash flow and forecast for FY21

Boutiques should consider common credit facilities, stimulus initiatives and tax exemptions to help ease working capital and boost the firm’s sustainability, writes Anthony Hersch.

25 June 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy