Western Australia

Pragma Lawyers merges with Perth-based law firm

Western Australia-based law firm Pragma Lawyers has integrated with Perth-based law firm Gramercy Legal, a strategic...

11 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

Criminal lawyer hit with steep fine for failing client

A criminal lawyer was publicly reprimanded for failing to give adequate advice to a client and pushing an...

05 April 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Children’s law specialist appointed as magistrate in WA

A specialist in children’s law has been appointed as a magistrate of the Children’s Court of Western Australia, as...

26 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The most sought-after BigLaw firms, OAIC investigations, and more: What’s hot in law this week (19–23 Feb)

This week, Lawyers Weekly unveiled its annual Attraction Firms ranking, detailing which firms lawyers most want to move...

24 February 2024

By Lawyers Weekly

Perth solicitor enters mediation with dissatisfied client

A Perth solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct was ordered to attend mediation with a former client over...

23 February 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyers hit back at politician’s ‘unfair’, inaccurate criticism of WA magistrate

Lawyers have slated comments made by a politician about a magistrate’s bail decision as both unfair and...

21 February 2024

By Naomi Neilson

WA A-G set to step down at next election

Western Australia’s Attorney-General, the Honourable John Quigley LLB JP MLA, whom the state Premier describes as...

21 February 2024

By Grace Robbie

WA appoints new deputy SAT president, District Court judge

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a new deputy president of the State Administrative...

12 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gilbert + Tobin integrates boutique banking and finance firm into its Perth operations

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has moved to bolster its banking and finance expertise in Western Australia, with...

08 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lavan promotes 7, hires 2 senior associates

Full-service West Australian firm Lavan has elevated eight professionals to start the new year and has also hired two...

25 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy