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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.

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

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”.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.