There is a lag in the delivery of client services that needs to be addressed if legal professionals are to become truly client-centric, according to a managing director.
Although BigLaw has sprung into action in attempting to manage the coronavirus situation, SME firms have been experiencing a unique battle of their own.
Workers who contract coronavirus may be able to pursue workers’ compensation claims, argues one lawyer.
Having motivation to get out of bed in the morning is fundamentally important, not just for wellbeing, but for professional drive and environmental productivity, argues one partner.
Cases that are “urgent and critical” are set to be prioritised by the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia as the impact of COVID-19 escalates.
There’s a progressive paradigm shift in the boutique legal sector with the profession increasingly investing in building their firms’ reputation as a company, rather than a group of individual entities, writes Anthony Hersch.
Lawyers-in-waiting in the three most populous jurisdictions are set to miss out on admission ceremonies in the coming weeks and months, in the wake of COVID-19.
A global litigation funder has welcomed new global leadership appointments and new colleagues as the company continues its international expansion.
Baker McKenzie has made a lateral hire from fellow global firm Clifford Chance, scooping a partner for its corporate group.
The Federal Court has handed Shine Lawyers an initial victory in its class action against ISG Management.
