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AI outperforms lawyers in legal research, new study reveals

A groundbreaking study has found that lawyers consistently fell short against AI in legal research, overturning longstanding beliefs about the capabilities of artificial intelligence in the legal profession.

30 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Toyota Hybrid: The future of family law in Australia

Toyota’s hybrid technology didn’t diminish the brand’s reputation; it enhanced it by making reliability more efficient and ownership more attainable. The same opportunity stands before family law in Australia, writes Siobhan Mullins.

30 October 2025
By Siobhan Mullins
21 senior counsel appointed in Victoria

Chief Justice Richard Niall and the Victorian Bar have announced the appointments of 21 new senior counsel.

29 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
DLA Piper adds 3 tax partners, team of 5 from Clayton Utz

Global law firm DLA Piper has strengthened its tax ranks, welcoming a trio of partners and a team of five practitioners from BigLaw rival Clayton Utz.

29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Law Society’s ‘misconceived’ costs application thrown out

Costs applications made by the ACT Law Society following successful disciplinary action against a struck-off barrister and solicitor were dismissed by a tribunal for being “frivolous and vexatious”.

29 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
1 in 3 Aussie law firms forced to pay $25k, on average, to access own data

“Disturbing” findings from a global legal technology provider have revealed the financial impact Australian law firms face for data extraction.

29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Litigation partner joins Jones Day from HSF Kramer

A class action defence litigation partner has joined global law firm Jones Day from BigLaw rival Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, and will sit in its global disputes practice.

29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HSF Kramer appoints chief AI officer

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has hired a global chief AI officer, as it looks to further leverage AI and legal tech to better service its clients.

29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
A&O Shearman expands into real estate with partner from global rival

Global law firm A&O Shearman has established a dedicated real estate practice in Australia by appointing a partner from fellow BigLaw firm Squire Patton Boggs.

29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Could AI be the new devil’s advocate for in-house lawyers?

While most people turn to AI for quick answers, LexisNexis’s APAC head of legal shared that in-house lawyers are discovering that its true power lies not in what it tells you – but in what it makes you question.

28 October 2025
By Grace Robbie