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Lavan promotes 15 across 8 practice sectors

West Australian full-service firm Lavan has promoted 15 lawyers into more senior roles, with appointments spanning a broad and diverse range of practice areas across the firm.

21 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
More than 1 in 2 Aussie law firms have clear AI policies in place

New research from Agile Market Intelligence has revealed an interesting disparity in AI adoption and integration practices across firms.

21 January 2026
By Amelia McNamara
High-profile Sydney lawyer charged with domestic violence offences

A prominent Sydney-based criminal defence solicitor has been charged with domestic violence and is expected to contest the allegations in court later this year.

21 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
The biggest retention killer for in-house legal teams

For years, pay and job satisfaction were blamed for the exodus of in-house legal talent – but a new report has revealed the biggest reason lawyers are walking out the door.

20 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thieving solicitor struck from roll after prison time

A Queensland solicitor guilty of stealing more than $80,000 from clients over a seven-year period has been struck from the roll.

20 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Supreme Court trial continues despite interpreter making over 200 errors in key witness’s testimony

A Victorian Supreme Court trial is moving forward despite the revelation that a language interpreter made more than 200 errors while translating the oral testimony of a key Arabic-speaking prosecution witness.

20 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thomson Geer takes partner from BigLaw firm

National law firm Thomson Geer has bolstered its litigation and disputes practice with the addition of a partner from BigLaw firm Jones Day.

20 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Generational dynamics in law firms

You say “potato”, I say “potato”: The question for the profession is not who is right, but whether we are willing to update how we grow people in organisational systems that now span four generations, writes Lara Wentworth and Andrea Foot.

20 January 2026
By Lara Wentworth and Andrea Foot
Why finding your tribe is key to surviving and thriving in law

In the demanding world of law, where long hours, high stakes, and constant pressure are part of daily life, Irene Kuo explains why building a “tribe” of supportive colleagues is key to helping lawyers endure tough days and truly flourish in their careers.

19 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
‘Hardworking, innovative’: New SA Chief Justice named

New Chief Justice Laura Stein, who will be replacing retiring Chief Justice Chris Kourakis, has been praised as the “ideal choice”.

19 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson