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Bartier Perry adds superannuation, financial services partner

An experienced superannuation and financial services specialist has joined Bartier Perry as a partner.

17 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Why this law firm owner prioritises driving growth

For many law firm owners, the demands of daily client work leave little time to focus on the bigger picture. One firm owner, however, believes that striking the right balance between working in the business and on the business is crucial for long-term growth.

16 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
PDLegal enters Australian market with Sydney office launch

Singapore-based law firm PDLegal has expanded its regional presence across the ASEAN market with the launch of its Australian branch in Sydney.

16 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
WA lawyer’s case against 2 other practitioners falls apart

A court has freed an independent children’s lawyer and counsel from proceedings brought by another lawyer, who sought an order that they both explain why they should remain on the roll of practitioners.

16 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Deloitte grilled over handling of class action settlement

The Federal Court’s Chief Justice questioned how Deloitte could say it was “surprised” with the information it was receiving from group members of the Northern Territory stolen wages class action, particularly because of evidence it “knew what it was getting into”.

16 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Submissions open for inaugural M&A Dealmakers ranking

Lawyers Weekly launches its first-ever M&A Dealmakers ranking to recognise and celebrate the best dealmakers across the country.

16 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
5 ways courage can unlock a lawyer’s potential

Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.

16 October 2025
By Hilton Misso
Ashurst poaches MinterEllison tax partner after global co-head exit

Global law firm Ashurst has strengthened its taxation practice with the addition of a partner from national rival MinterEllison, following a recent leadership reshuffle within the group.

16 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
King & Spalding launches in Sydney

International law firm King & Spalding, with 1,300 lawyers across more than two dozen offices globally, has established a foothold in Sydney, marking its first official presence Down Under.

15 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Criminal lawyer’s email outburst leads to reprimand

A West Australian criminal lawyer was publicly reprimanded and fined for writing off his client’s instructions as “bulls--t” and “self-serving nonsense” in emails to counsel.

15 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson