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Australian law firms weigh AI speed against accuracy

Australian law firms are placing a stronger emphasis on accuracy and lawyer-verified outputs when using artificial intelligence, with many firms willing to prioritise quality over speed as they assess the technology’s role in legal work.

20 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Social media and junior lawyers: Where does the personal end, and the professional begin?

Junior lawyers are often told to “build their brand”; however, at what point is that personal brand no longer theirs? Social media has further opened the forum for addressing burnout in the profession and challenging the old-school approach to practice, writes Zeinab Farhat.

19 August 2026
By Zeinab Farhat
Mills Oakley takes 15-strong team from Moray & Agnew

A 15-person insurance team from Moray & Agnew, including three partners and a consultant, have moved over to Mills Oakley.

19 August 2026
By Naomi Neilson
AI trust gap drives legal teams towards alternative providers

As artificial intelligence reshapes how legal work is delivered, a report from Axiom has revealed that corporate legal teams are becoming more selective about who they trust to help them adopt and apply new tools.

18 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Lawyers welcome review of backlogs in the Tasmanian court system

The Association of Criminal Defence Counsel has welcomed the release of Lloyd Babb SC’s report on the causes of the backlog in the criminal justice system.

18 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Lawyers welcome review of backlogs in the Tasmanian court system

The Association of Criminal Defence Counsel has welcomed the release of Lloyd Babb SC’s report on the causes of the backlog in the criminal justice system.

18 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Resigning KPMG GC appeals to ‘benefit of hindsight’ during interview scrutiny

Scrutiny landed on KPMG’s first investigation into whistleblower allegations after the parliamentary joint committee questioned a limited interviewing process, finding that it was said that “there is no such thing as a Chinese wall”.

17 August 2026
By Malavika Santhebennur and Carlos Tse
Federal Court admits to underpaying 248 employees

The Federal Court of Australia said it is paying outstanding entitlements to 152 former and 96 current casual staff.

18 August 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Bartier Perry strengthens advisory practice with senior lateral hire

BigLaw firm Bartier Perry has strengthened its dispute resolution and advisory practice with the appointment of an experienced commercial disputes and insolvency lawyer from a mid-tier law firm.

18 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Billion-dollar transactions drive Australia’s private M&A rebound

The return of larger deals was a defining feature of the past year in private dealmaking, with billion-dollar transactions making up a growing share of overall activity, according to a new report from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

18 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor