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Dentons hires Perth-based workplace relations partner

Global law firm Dentons’ employment and safety practice has gone national, with the appointment of a Perth-based partner.

19 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
NRF poaches finance partner from Corrs

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has strengthened its banking and finance team with the appointment of a partner from national firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

19 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
A ‘clearly inadequate’ costs application, and a failure to regain the right to practise: What’s hot in law this week (12–16 Jan)

The year 2026 is now in full swing, with numerous notable court proceedings and some high-profile appointments having been made. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

17 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
VicPol’s arguments for search powers ‘incorrect’, court told

The assistant commissioner of Victoria Police had a “misunderstanding of the law” when he authorised a six-month declaration that allowed for warrantless searches in the Melbourne CBD, organisers behind the upcoming Invasion Day protest told the Federal Court.

16 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Police powers ‘extraordinary’ burden on political communication, Invasion Day protestors say

Ahead of an Invasion Day protest in Melbourne’s CBD, lawyers for the organisers have made a bid to the Federal Court to prevent police from being allowed to search attendees without a warrant or reasonable grounds.

16 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
The unspoken questions behind injury claims

In personal injury matters, the injury itself is rarely the only issue, writes Sepi Agahi.

16 January 2026
By Sepi Agahi
KWM partner rejoins White & Case

Global law firm White & Case has moved to bolster its global debt finance practice and global financial institutions industry group with the appointment of a Sydney-based partner.

16 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Harvey enters Australian law schools, partnering with UTS and USYD

Global legal AI platform Harvey has made its first move into Australian legal education, partnering with two of the nation’s leading universities to bring its Law Schools Program into the classroom.

16 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
K&L Gates promotes Sydney lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 26

A Sydney-based banking and finance lawyer has been elevated to the partnership of global firm K&L Gates.

16 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
How purpose-driven career design creates stronger, happier legal leaders

By boldly challenging the traditional path and defining success for herself, Rachael Karlyl revealed how purpose-driven career design has made her both a stronger, happier, and more inspiring legal leader.

15 January 2026
By Grace Robbie