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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.

Successful boutique practices are ones that understand what their niche is and do it well, says Perpetua Kish.

While navigating the complexities of public interest immunity claims, lawyers for public servants and ministers should beware of their client’s enthusiasm to use the courts – and public attention – for their own political advantage, Bret Walker SC has cautioned.

Perhaps more so than at any point in this century, assuming responsibility for one’s mental health is critical for lawyers of all stripes. This, writes Jerome Doraisamy, presents personal and vocational opportunities.

Queensland lawyers have welcomed legislation that would see priests jailed for failure to report child sexual abuse made known to them through confessionals.

Class actions have had a significant impact across businesses but its further effects also contribute towards shaping the top level of Australia’s corporations and it “is not a good thing for the long-term.”

Australian-made infant formula company Bubs has been advised on its $38 million capital raising.

For many legal professionals, perfectionism can be a debilitating trait that has flow-on consequences not only for one’s personal life, but their professional capacity to serve their clients.

A Victorian solicitor has been granted until June 2021 to practice before he must cease completely after a tribunal found he had engaged in professional misconduct.

With the justice system likely to edict hundreds of appeals, overturned convictions and possible criminal charges as a result of Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, Lawyers Weekly has tracked the cases that may appear in the courtrooms soon.