Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has welcomed Mark Malinas to its partnership as head of private equity.
UK-based digital law firm arch.law has made history as the “first international” legal business to deploy Legl’s AML and business operations technology in Australia, further expanding its digital operations.
For young lawyers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive legal market, working overseas may offer more than just a change of scenery – it could provide a career-defining advantage.
In the legal profession, great emphasis is placed on mastering statutes, precedents, and courtroom strategies. However, when it comes to managing challenging human dynamics, lawyers often find themselves navigating turbulent waters without sufficient training.
The “extraordinary” amount of attention on Erin Patterson’s arrest, trial and sentencing gave the public a rare and useful window into how justice is administered, the Victorian Bar president has said.
Global BigLaw firm Kennedys has promoted four lawyers to special counsel and seven to senior associate, across its Melbourne and Sydney offices.
A law graduate convicted of a string of violent offences – after being capsicum-sprayed by police during a substance-induced psychosis – has been granted permission to continue pursuing a legal career.
An AI-powered legal tech platform, backed by Google’s venture capital arm, has acquired UK-based Woodstock Legal Services – marking the first time an AI platform has taken over a law firm.
Despite long-term changes, M&A activity will be strong and steady this financial year, lawyers anticipate.
This past week, a lawyer was charged over an alleged violent kidnapping, and for the first time, an Australian lawyer was sanctioned for AI use. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
