New South Wales

Lawyers respond angrily to delay on abortion decriminalisation vote

The Berejiklian government in New South Wales has postponed a vote to decriminalise abortion in the premier state,...

22 August 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

How family tragedy gave one lawyer perspective on the justice system

Four years ago, Amani Haydar’s mother was murdered by her father at their family home. The aftermath of that horrific...

20 August 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pinsent Masons bolsters Aussie partnership

The international law firm has welcomed two to its local partnership, as it looks to enhance its infrastructure and...

19 August 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Accreditation courses ‘start of journey’ for networking

Attending courses and expanding knowledge around law is instrumental for solicitors, but it’s just “the start of a...

14 August 2019

By Naomi Neilson

2019 Australian Law Awards winners revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with UNSW Law, is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Australian Law...

12 August 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Proposed amendments to reproductive health bill must be rejected

Amendments being floated to the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill – which would make it harder for women to access...

09 August 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

In-house counsel driving change in direct barrister briefings

In-house lawyers are increasingly playing a more assertive role in the traditional process of selection and briefing of...

06 August 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Financiers put $2 billion Sydney light rail on track

Allens has advised financiers on the settlement and restructuring of the $2 billion light rail project in Sydney.

02 August 2019

By Naomi Neilson

Marque Lawyers named legal rep in Frydenberg, Liu saga

Marque Lawyers has been confirmed as the legal representative acting on behalf of those who filed petitions in the High...

01 August 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Holding Redlich congratulates People’s Choice Award art winner

In its 21st year of partnering with a major arts exhibition, Holding Redlich has recognised a local artist on taking...

01 August 2019

By Naomi Neilson