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Lawyer mental health tracking well amid pandemic

The collective wellness of Australian lawyers is trending in the right direction during COVID-19, albeit underperforming other professional services industries.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Mentoring crucial for lawyers during COVID-19

At a time where economic and professional uncertainty is coupled with social isolation, engagement with trusted advisers is fundamental for lawyers.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30u30 migration finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the migration category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

30 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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30u30 intellectual property finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the intellectual property category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

30 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Another national firm goes against the grain on COVID-19 measures

A law firm with five offices across Australia says its existing familiarity with flexible working arrangements allowed it to stave off measures implemented by competitors.

30 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Partner of the Year spotlight: Bruce Lloyd

As the nominations for Partner of the Year get underway, Lawyers Weekly spoke with Clayton Utz partner Bruce Lloyd who swept away two awards from Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year in 2019.

30 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Herbert Smith Freehills elevates 7 to counsel in annual promotions round

Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted seven lawyers to executive counsel or special counsel roles in Australia.

30 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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COVID-19 ‘powder keg’ in prisons considered by judges, major court

Human rights lawyers have filed a case before the Supreme Court arguing that the government must release at-risk prisoners, as judges across the state become wary about sentencing.

30 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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30u30 planning and environment finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the planning and environment category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

29 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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The cost of COVID-19 on the business of law

Exclusive research has revealed the industries suffering the most revenue-wise amid the global pandemic, with 75 per cent of those in the legal profession expecting a hit to their firms over the next three months.

29 April 2020
By Emma Musgrave