New South Wales

Lawyers react to NSW budget

The body representing NSW lawyers has shared its thoughts on the outcome of the 2020 state budget.

19 November 2020

By Emma Musgrave

Ashurst welcomes new energy partner

The global law firm has added a new partner to its infrastructure and energy practice.

16 November 2020

By Emma Musgrave

Drug rehab facility finally secured to service Dubbo region

A gap in health services in regional NSW will be filled with the development of a fully funded drug and alcohol...

12 November 2020

By Tony Zhang

Kennedys names new Melbourne-based partner

Kennedys has recruited a new insurance partner who takes to its Melbourne office.

12 November 2020

By Emma Musgrave

New team appointed to lead Legal Services Council

A new team of high-profile lawyers has been appointed to lead a body that regulates lawyers in both NSW and Victoria.

28 October 2020

By Naomi Neilson

This ‘fork in the road moment’ will show the true strength of the legal profession

From bushfires through to a global pandemic, the legal profession has withstood many challenges over 2020 but it is...

28 October 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Commercial firm expands teams with new senior appointments 

Sydney firm ClarkeKann has strengthened its banking, finance, property and litigation teams with a suite of new senior...

19 October 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyers welcome inquiry into coercive control

The peak body for NSW lawyers has welcomed a decision by the state government to establish a parliamentary joint...

14 October 2020

By Naomi Neilson

NSW to consider new DV laws

People who psychologically abuse their partners through controlling behaviour could soon spend 10 years behind bars,...

02 October 2020

By Tony Zhang

Sydney lawyer has guilty finding appealed and penalties revoked

A tribunal has allowed the appeal of a Sydney-based solicitor, removing his professional misconduct finding and...

28 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson