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Holding Redlich grows tax team, appoints former ATO counsel

National law firm Holding Redlich has made two senior hires as it moves to strengthen its capability in tax advisory, tax controversy, and dispute resolution.

26 May 2026
By Amelia McNamara
What’s more important than AI in the future of law

Contrary to popular opinion, being human (in a tech-centric world) is actually the future of legal service delivery, writes Rachael Karlyl.

26 May 2026
By Rachael Karlyl
One lawyer’s journey to a late-life neurodivergent diagnosis

After years of feeling constantly overwhelmed and drained, struggling with the daily demands of her work as a lawyer, Libby Thomas shares her journey of receiving a life-changing neurodivergence diagnosis – an insight that has transformed the way she understands herself and her world.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sydney firm hosts German trainee in believed first-of-its-kind placement

A German trainee lawyer has joined a Sydney-based law firm for a three-month placement in what is understood to be an Australian-first initiative of its kind.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thomson Geer rebrands as Thomsons, launches ‘spin-out’ firm

One of Australia’s largest law firms is undergoing a dramatic shake-up by rebranding, splitting its operations, and unveiling a new AI-focused legal practice.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
$40k fine for lawyer over trust money failures

The principal director of a Perth law firm has been handed a hefty fine and a public reprimand for accepting more than $1.1 million into his trust account without clear, oral instructions as to its purpose.

25 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Aussies risk serious consequences by relying on AI for legal advice, lawyer warns

While a growing number of Australians are turning to AI tools for legal guidance instead of seeking help from qualified professionals, one law firm owner warns this shift could expose people to serious, and in some cases irreversible, legal risks.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law Squared taps legal and tech veteran to lead Cubed platform

Legal intake and contract management platform Cubed, by international NewLaw player Law Squared, has announced the appointment of Erica Zhong as its head.

25 May 2026
By Matthew Taylor
HWLE Lawyers rolls out Legora firmwide

AI platform Legora will soon be rolled out to the more than 1,900 lawyers and staff employed by HWLE Lawyers.

25 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Million-dollar damages fail to deter motel owner’s dispute with law firm

The owner of a rundown regional motel who secured over $1 million in damages from his former law firm has tried to push through 100 grounds of appeal for the parts of his lawsuit that fell short.

25 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson