New South Wales

Law Society acknowledges ‘diversity of opinion’ on same-sex marriage

The council of the Law Society of NSW has said it respects the diverse views of its members on same-sex marriage, and...

21 September 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

The fight to decrease negative stigma surrounding mental health

Australian legal professionals are being encouraged to help decrease the stigma surrounding mental health by joining...

21 September 2017

By Emma Musgrave

Mid-tier promotes commercial lawyer

The talent of one Sydney lawyer has been recognised with a promotion to special counsel.

21 September 2017

By Melissa Coade

Agriculture start-ups to benefit from Minters mentors

MinterEllison has announced a partnership with an agriculture and food tech start-up incubator.

20 September 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

In Murphy’s defence: the background story

Lawyers Weekly speaks with the public servant turned corporate lawyer who represented High Court justice Lionel Murphy...

19 September 2017

By Melissa Coade

Elder abuse and early inheritance syndrome: we need to open our eyes

Elder financial abuse – where a person takes advantage of an elder person’s financial position for their own...

19 September 2017

By Joshua Crowther

A sensational scandal: the truth and Lionel Murphy’s legacy

More than three decades after being sealed by Parliament, secret allegations levelled against the late Lionel Murphy QC...

18 September 2017

By Melissa Coade

New practice motivated by Australia’s baby boomer market

The growth of Australia’s ageing population has seen a strategic partnership in Sydney establish a new boutique...

18 September 2017

By Melissa Coade

Aus firm recruits employment specialist

An Australian law firm has announced it has bolstered its employment and workplace relations practice by appointing a...

18 September 2017

By Emma Musgrave

CBP boosts insurance team

Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed a new special counsel in its insurance group.

15 September 2017

By Tom Lodewyke