For generations, the roadmap to success in law has followed the same script: secure a graduate role and climb the ranks to partnership at a reputable firm. But Claire Styles argues that this narrow pathway is leaving young lawyers underprepared for the broader opportunities available to them.
The chief executive partner of one of Australia’s leading full-service commercial law firms has unexpectedly stepped down, bringing to a close a 14-year tenure at the helm of the national law firm.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer came out on top in its fight with a former client over unpaid legal fees, which at one point were over $320,000.
The Federal Court of Australia reportedly had some of its files accessed by an Indian tech firm in what has been labelled a “national security risk”.
Hackers behind an attack on New Zealand law firm Langley Twigg Law have published 380 gigabytes of stolen data.
Increased regulation and risk have impacted workloads and financial pressures within law departments across the board.
The appointment of a new Sydney partner has strengthened Dentons’ capability for complex infrastructure and development projects.
A lawyer who arrived 30 minutes late to court and tried to cover it up with a fake attendance note has been struck off the roll.
If the ACCC convinces the court that Coles’ “Down Down” promotion was misleading, Australia’s major supermarkets could be strong-armed into offering fewer or less frequent specials, counsel has argued.
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Commonwealth Private are thrilled to launch this year’s Partner of the Year Awards, for which submissions and nominations are now open.
