Victoria

25 new silks named in Victoria

The Chief Justice of Victoria has announced the appointment of 25 Victorian barristers to senior counsel.

18 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barrister named as new IBAC commissioner

A Victoria-based barrister and solicitor has been appointed as the new commissioner for the state’s Independent...

18 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Fights over fees and new silks: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Oct)

The Voice referendum is finally here, and academics and judges around the country are out addressing concerns about the...

14 October 2023

By Lawyers Weekly

4 new magistrates named in Victoria

The Victorian Attorney-General has made four appointments to the state’s Magistrates Court, who bring a “broad...

09 October 2023

By Nathanielle

Person behind ‘men in law awards’ may be let off with warning only

The Victorian Bar issued a strong statement condemning the “men in law awards” notice and inviting the anonymous...

11 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Maddocks adds Victorian state government solicitor as new partner

National law firm Maddocks has moved to bolster its commercial practice in Melbourne with the appointment of a senior...

22 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victoria appoints new associate justice to Supreme Court

Catherine Gobbo, a “leading barrister in insolvency law and litigation”, has been elevated to the Supreme Court of...

22 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyer named as Change Our Game ambassador

Molina Asthana, a Melbourne-based lawyer, advocate, and board director, has been named as an ambassador for the...

09 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Draft misinformation bill will create ‘illiberal double standard’: Victorian Bar

The Victorian Bar has objected to the exposure draft of the Australian government’s Communications Legislation...

31 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Greenwashing, ‘exorbitant’ class action fees and ‘lazy girl jobs’: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 July)

As July comes to a close, workplace trends for lawyers and costs in litigation have been making headlines. Here is your...

29 July 2023

By Lawyers Weekly