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Sparke Helmore takes insurance partner, team from GSG Legal

Two partners have joined Sparke Helmore’s specialty lines insurance team, along with a special counsel, four lawyers and support staff.

17 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Thomson Reuters, NetDocuments join forces to boost secure legal AI

Global legal technology leader Thomson Reuters and document management provider NetDocuments have announced a new collaboration aimed at delivering secure, integrated AI solutions to legal professionals.

17 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘Unfortunate’ conduct and a potty-mouthed lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 Nov)

This past week, one of the world’s biggest firms set up shop in Brisbane, and law students have been advised that saying “no” can sometimes be the wisest course of action. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

15 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
How law firms have used AI in the last year

Over the past 12 months, there have been major changes in the uptake and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by law firms, research has revealed.

15 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Piper Alderman dragged back into costs fight with Care A2

National legal practice Piper Alderman was unable to hold onto the default judgment entered against former client and the director of Care A2, meaning their lengthy costs dispute will resume.

14 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Locking up children is not the answer, barristers say

Victoria’s proposed “Adult Time for Violent Crime” legislation flies in the face of evidence that rehabilitation is far better suited for youthful offenders than prison, two professional legal bodies have pointed out.

14 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
JWS adds leading dispute resolution, arbitration partners

Two leading dispute resolution and arbitration partners were appointed to Johnson Winter Slattery.

14 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
The Wiggles admits ‘likely’ consumer law breach over hazardous Emma Bow headbands

One of Australia’s beloved children’s entertainment groups has admitted that the sale of its Emma Bow headbands has “likely breached” consumer law because the products lacked mandatory safety warnings.

14 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Cullen Macleod bolsters WA presence with boutique firm merger

West Australian firm Cullen Macleod has expanded by more than 15 per cent following its collaborative merger with boutique commercial practice Taylor & Taylor and the appointment of a new principal.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Ex-Wotton Kearney senior associate launches standalone practice

A former senior associate from a global law firm has opened the doors to his own practice, GopherWood Lawyers.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie