New South Wales

New and improved event to help lawyers reimagine future legal landscape

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to reveal the agenda for this year’s Future Forum, featuring key and controversial topics...

28 September 2017

By Emma Musgrave

New online service leverages barristers’ clerks to aid briefing

A new online tool has been launched to help NSW solicitors find the most suitable barristers for their matters.

22 September 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

Silk replaces outgoing NSW District Court judge

A barrister has been named as the next appointment to the NSW District Court, following the retirement of Judge Martin...

22 September 2017

By Melissa Coade

Another HDY partner opts out of global union

An insurance partner has left Henry Davis York to join a rival national firm.

22 September 2017

By Tom Lodewyke

SME firm to bolster client base with digital assets

A law firm based in New South Wales says it’s set to nab more clientele through its incorporation of blockchain...

21 September 2017

By Emma Musgrave

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