Sydney-based boutique firm Baybridge Lawyers has bolstered its property capabilities with the addition of a special counsel who brings over 20 years of experience in property law.
As the legal landscape continues to shift, one general counsel warns that in-house teams that fail to transform from narrow legal gatekeepers into proactive, business-facing partners risk being left behind.
Supermarket giant Coles allegedly used its “Down Down” promotion to capitalise on shoppers who have been grappling with soaring grocery bills amid the rising cost of living, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) told the Federal Court.
Following eight years in Addisons’ partnership, an M&A and corporate partner has been promoted into the role of managing partner.
A Sydney legal centre said NSW Police should stand down the officers who have been caught up in a watchdog’s investigation into the alleged excessive use of force at last week’s anti-Herzog protest.
The corporate regulator’s decision to “create a barrier” to access residential addresses of company directors raises certain questions, writes Matthew Burgess.
In a sea of brilliant law students all mastering the same academic knowledge, one student has stressed it’s those who’ve honed their soft skills, sharpened their communication, and gained real-world legal experience through law societies who truly stand out to firms.
While lawyers’ mental wellbeing has long been sidelined and kept behind closed doors, Tammi McDermott has warned the profession that prioritising it can no longer wait – and the only way forward is to put people before billable hours, or risk losing the profession itself.
Disciplinary action will be taken against a highly experienced Victorian solicitor who billed a client more than $20,000 despite there being no “win” in the “no-win, no-fee” retainer.
A national audit committee has found “serious” shortcomings in the Attorney-General’s Department’s procurement of support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse.
