As migration law grows into one of Australia’s most complex and fast-moving areas of legal practice, one expert emphasised that a strong sense of professional community and collaboration is essential for success in this high-pressure field.
Here, Lawyers Weekly counts down the most-read stories of 2024, offering insights into the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities faced by Australian sole practitioners and boutique firm owners.
What sparked the most curiosity among sole practitioners and SME law firm owners over the past year? Dive into the top 10 most-downloaded episodes that kept this corner of the legal world talking.
Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has elevated seven senior lawyers to its partnership ranks.
There were some major developments across the legal profession over the last 12 months. Here are the updates that stood out most.
Nearly 300 young guns across the country have been shortlisted for the highly anticipated 30 Under 30 Awards 2026.
National law firm HWL Ebsworth is expanding its footprint in Tasmania, having acquired full-service practice Ogilvie Jennings, which will include three partners and most of the Tassie firm’s team.
Speaking exclusively to Lawyers Weekly, two chief justices reflect on the state of access to justice, question how it became a “niche” area of law, and explain why it has contributed to diminishing public trust.
As the legal profession undergoes rapid transformation, the traditional measures of success are no longer enough, and the standards for achievement have evolved. So, what must lawyers do in the coming year to ensure they reach their fullest potential?
The year 2025 has, undoubtedly, been a year of change – marked not just by how much has shifted in the last 12 months, but also in realising just how much the landscape may still evolve. Such developments paint a fascinating picture for the coming year and beyond, writes Jerome Doraisamy.
