New South Wales

Hicksons names new chair of partners, adds 3 partners to exec leadership team

East coast-based firm Hicksons Lawyers – which has offices in Sydney, Canberra and Newcastle – has appointed a new...

25 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Coleman Greig CEO resigns

The chief executive of NSW-based mid-tier firm Coleman Greig Lawyers – which has five offices across the state –...

19 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘New evidence cannot be ignored’: 2nd inquiry into Folbigg conviction announced

NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has directed a second inquiry into the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg, on the...

19 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Mills Oakley bolsters NFP team

Mills Oakley has strengthened its not-for-profit practice in Sydney with the addition of a new partner, who joins from...

18 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Historic and important reform’ sets up e-conveyancing for success

The NSW Parliament has passed “vital” e-conveyancing reforms, which will bolster competition and purport to deliver...

17 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former NSW chief justice to lead Law Reform Commission

Attorney-General Mark Speakman has appointed the Honourable Tom Bathurst AC QC to chair the state’s independent law...

16 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

NSW Bar elects new president

The NSW Bar Association has elected a new president, following the decision of outgoing president Michael McHugh SC to...

16 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Entirely inappropriate’: Legal orgs continue to hit back at PM

Governments in Australia wouldn’t get far having “no truck” with lawyers, say legal member...

12 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bar president hits back at PM’s comments

After doubling down on his criticism of the NSW ICAC model and saying he’d “never had much truck” with...

11 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘The profession is poorer’ for the passing of Judge Peter Zahra

Tributes are starting to flow for his honour Judge Peter Zahra SC, who passed away over the weekend.

09 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy