In a country the size of Australia, serving clients usually means having multiple physical locations. While their business HQ might be in Martin Place or Collins Street, chances are firms will have a presence in many other places, writes Steve Coad.
Bushfire survivors have launched a legal challenge seeking to enforce the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to act on climate change to protect communities from catastrophic fires.
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has elevated eight to partner in Australia, as part of what the firm says is its largest promotional round since its merger in 2012.
Australian law students have responded to this period of uncertainty with creativity and empathy, writes the president of the Australian Law Students’ Association.
One of Australia’s major firms has “ramped up” its engagement programs, offering soon-to-be lawyers the chance to ask questions and connect digitally.
A Melbourne-based environmental lawyer has just been recognised as one of 2020’s best young lawyers. Lawyers Weekly reached out to learn about his career achievements, how he came to work in environmental law and advice for other young lawyers and students.
Due to the ever-changing landscape of the legal profession, law students are now more than ever needing to adapt to the skills required to work in the present and in the future, but the state of legal education is failing to properly prepare future law leaders. To gain an insight into what is missing for 2020, Lawyers Weekly spoke to three top students.
What was supposed to be a booming industry for law graduates to enter into is now filled with career uncertainty, so where does that leave soon-to-be lawyers?
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the banking and finance category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
In the wake of COVID-19, many practitioners may struggle to keep the lights on and continue servicing their clients. One firm has come up with a solution.
