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Global legal AI provider Clio has launched its AI-powered legal workspace, Clio Work, in Australia, following its rollout across New Zealand and Singapore.

Sir Geoffrey Vos, England and Wales’ Master of the Rolls, has been won over by the “generally remarkable” things generative artificial intelligence can do and has encouraged his Australian peers to embrace it for the sake of public confidence and access to justice.

Global law firm A&O Shearman has strengthened its Australian M&A practice with the appointment of a partner from rival Ashurst, hailed as “one of Australia’s most highly regarded M&A lawyers”.

A banking and finance lawyer has been appointed to Maddocks’ partnership, joining from a big four consulting firm.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.