New South Wales

‘Bring the justice system into the 21st century’

Ahead of the NSW election, the state’s Law Society is calling for properly resourced courts, building on decade-long...

10 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

Legal bodies push for revised regulation for minor drug offences

Peak bodies representing the NSW legal profession have called on both major parties to commit to introducing a...

07 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

Hall & Wilcox adds team of 5 senior lawyers for Newcastle office

BigLaw firm Hall & Wilcox has appointed a partner, two special counsel, a senior associate and a lawyer from a...

03 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Deputy Chief Magistrate named as permanent District Court judge

His Honour Michael Allen, who is currently serving as an acting judge of the NSW District Court, has been appointed...

24 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why lawyers should get involved in WorldPride

This month marks an opportune time for lawyers to support the LGBTI community in championing equality, diversity and...

14 February 2023

By Emma Musgrave

‘The roles of informant and lawyer are fundamentally opposed,’ says Victorian Bar president

The newly introduced “Lawyer X legislation” has come under criticism from the Law Institute of Victoria and the...

13 February 2023

By Jess Feyder

A fairer profession must be strived for, says new NSW Law Society president

This year’s president of the Law Society of NSW marked the opening of the 2023 law term by outlining her priorities,...

06 February 2023

By Lauren Croft

Bartier Perry adds 4 partners from Coleman Greig

Emerging BigLaw firm Bartier Perry has appointed four lateral partners from NSW-based mid-tier firm Coleman Greig,...

03 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pinsent Masons bolsters Sydney practice

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has grown its Sydney headcount with a new hire who specialises in financial...

03 February 2023

By Emma Musgrave

McCullough Robertson poaches NRF partner

McCullough Robertson has hired a new partner to add further depth to its corporate and food and agribusiness offering.

02 February 2023

By Emma Musgrave