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‘Intolerable’: Mega litigation a drain on justice system, Chief Justice says

Efforts to provide meaningful access to justice to more Australians will be in vain as long as court resources are tied up by large and lengthy proceedings, Chief Justice Peter Quinlan told Lawyers Weekly.

14 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Creativity, proactivity, practicality: What clients want from firms in 2026

While in-house teams have certain evergreen requirements of their external providers, the current climate brings with it particular needs. Here, heads of legal flesh out what they’re most looking for from providers in the coming year.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Where Baker McKenzie’s Aussie head sees opportunities for 2026

In the face of voluminous change in the legal services marketplace, Baker McKenzie’s managing partner in Australia, Anne-Marie Allgrove, is not only up to facing the myriad challenges but is also “energised by the possibilities” of such shifting sands.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Which law schools did 2026’s 30 Under 30 finalists attend?

Following the announcement of this year’s 30 Under 30 finalists, Lawyers Weekly can reveal which Australian law schools produced the next generation of legal trailblazers for 2026.

14 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Managing the pace of technological change in law

The past 12 months have seen an extraordinary volume of change in legal tech. Professionally, practically, and psychologically, such evolution can be exciting, but also overwhelming.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Qld barrister fails to claw back practising certificate

A Queensland tribunal upheld the Bar Association’s decision to refuse to renew a practising certificate for a barrister who failed to make a timely disclosure about the winding up of his company.

14 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Inappropriate’: Court slates solicitor for costs application failure

A solicitor has been criticised for a “clearly inadequate” costs application, which included the “inappropriate” suggestion that the judge could specifically request additional material.

14 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Treat your AI tool like a junior lawyer’, and other tips for adoption in 2026

Responsible adoption of artificial intelligence is “not optional”. Here, a senior AI adviser discusses how lawyers can maintain trust and credibility while staying competitive.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
McCabes partners with Cicero

National law firm McCabes is teaming up with AI-powered platform Cicero to deliver stronger client outcomes.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Jones Day appoints tax lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 33

A Melbourne-based tax specialist has joined the partnership at Jones Day, as part of a cohort of 33 worldwide for the global firm.

14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy