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Piper Alderman takes employment relations team from DWF

National law firm Piper Alderman has moved to expand its employment relations team, appointing a global rival’s head of employment, as well as his team.

01 July 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hospitalised lawyer ‘baffled’ by board’s intervention

A West Australian solicitor who was hospitalised for several months was left mystified by the Legal Practice Board’s decision to appoint a manager to his practice and shut him out of legal work.

01 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
A complete guide to the AML/CTF reforms for lawyers

Wednesday, 1 July, marks the beginning of a new compliance era for Australia’s legal profession. With many firms still grappling with the reforms, Lawyers Weekly breaks down everything lawyers need to know, what it requires, and the consequences of non-compliance.

01 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Pinsent Masons names first global chief knowledge and AI adoption officer

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has taken another step in its AI ambitions, appointing its inaugural global chief knowledge and AI adoption officer to spearhead the strategic rollout of generative AI across its global business.

01 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Frozen embryos, modern families, and the law’s growing gap with reproductive technology

The framework that Australia’s family law system was built upon is being tested in ways the original drafters could not have anticipated, with assisted reproductive technology changing the very nature of how families are formed, writes Michael Tiyce.

01 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Mills Oakley promotes 62, including 6 partners

BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has bolstered its senior ranks with a sweeping round of 62 promotions, including the elevation of six lawyers to the firm’s partnership.

30 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law firms must adapt or risk losing relevance as in-house teams take control

As the balance of power in the legal industry shifts back towards in-house legal teams, law firms are under growing pressure to rethink how they deliver value – or risk being left behind in an increasingly competitive market.

30 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Discipline to follow for lawyer who baselessly accused another practitioner of criminality

A disgruntled former practitioner repeatedly made baseless claims of dishonest and criminal conduct against a solicitor in complaints lodged with the Federal Court and a legal practice board.

30 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Barry Nilsson delivers biggest promotion round in firm’s history

In a record-breaking promotions round, national law firm Barry Nilsson has elevated 30 professionals, marking the largest cohort of internal promotions in the firm’s history.

30 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Federal Court takes issue with H&M’s secrecy orders

Major fashion retailer H&M has been criticised by the Federal Court of Australia for seeking to suppress details of its dispute with a former employee, despite earlier communications from its solicitor that it had “no concern” about media or its reputation.

29 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson