Victoria

Court rejects expert’s criticism of ‘exorbitant’ class action fees

When approving costs for a Victorian law firm that ran a successful bushfire class action across the country, a Supreme...

24 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Partners celebrated and a lack of post-pandemic holidays: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 July)

Australia’s best partners and partner equivalents for 2023 have been recognised, and polling suggests that lawyers...

22 July 2023

By Lawyers Weekly

Beacon Legal discusses salary and bonus trends for FY24

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Beacon Legal, we explore the market...

19 July 2023

By Robyn Tongol

Victorian barristers slam Dan Andrews’ Lawyer X comments as ‘misguided, wrong’

Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X investigative office have been denounced as...

19 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Rigby Cooke promotes 3

Victorian firm Rigby Cooke Lawyers has elevated one to special counsel and two to associate.

18 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Robinson Gill promotes 2 to principal

Victorian firm Robinson Gill has elevated two of its lawyers to principal as key teams in the firm “continue to grow...

10 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyer X launched fresh legal action against Victoria Police

Former criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo made explosive accusations about senior Victoria Police members in a lawsuit...

04 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Victorian Bar awards Hume students for academic excellence

Seventeen students in Hume, Victoria, have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in legal...

03 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Lawyer X scandal fizzles out with no legal repercussions

Those behind the explosive Lawyer X scandal are not likely to face legal consequences as the office responsible for...

29 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

DPP and Lawyer X special investigator clash over Nicola Gobbo

Amid speculations Nicola Gobbo may have been prepared to enter a plea, Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions...

23 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson