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iPhone will case likely sees lawyer at risk 

The factual matrix involving Colin Peek is another of the ever-increasing number of cases concerning “informal...

05 June 2025

By Matthew Burgess

Barry Nilsson poised for continued growth, says CEO

Following a strong year of growth in 2024, Barry Nilsson’s CEO has shared insights into the firm’s growth strategy...

05 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Sparke Helmore adds partner from Mills Oakley

National law firm Sparke Helmore has added a corporate and commercial partner, who joins from Mills...

05 June 2025

By Lauren Croft

1 week to go: Your guide to the Partner Summit 2025

It’s your last chance to secure your tickets to the Partner Summit 2025 – here’s what to expect from the upcoming...

05 June 2025

By Arabella Walton

Psychological safety vital to combat ‘emotional intensity’ in family law

With rising caseloads and increasing emotional demands, family lawyers are confronting a crisis that not only threatens...

04 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

‘The idea isn’t to make radical change overnight’: How to lead through legal tech disruption

As AI and automation continue to rapidly reshape the legal profession, partners must be equipped not only to manage but...

04 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Nearly half of male lawyers don’t believe the profession has a gender pay gap

Despite growing evidence confirming the presence of a gender pay gap in Australian law firms, Lawyers Weekly has...

04 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Future-proofing the partnership: The importance of ‘adaptive leadership’ in FY25–26

While facing macroeconomic, technological, and talent-related pressures, how can law firm leaders adapt their mindset...

04 June 2025

By Lauren Croft

‘Smarter, more strategic resourcing’ driving future of in-house teams

As AI continues to reshape the legal landscape, questions are mounting around its potential impact on in-house legal...

04 June 2025

By Lauren Croft

Strike-off for lawyer caught drug dealing, laundering proceeds of crime

A Queensland lawyer convicted of drug dealing and money laundering offences will be struck off the roll of...

04 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson