Features

As the business centre of South East Asia ramps up its legal offering, Australian lawyers are in the midst of the action. Lara Bullock reports. ...

Environmental lawyers work in a rapidly evolving field, which increasingly puts them at the centre of vigorous policy debates. Felicity Nelson reports...

Aecom chief counsel Gordon Kenwright talks about pushing boundaries in a litigious world. ...

As real estate and construction markets heat up, lawyers with this expertise are highly sought-after. Stefanie Garber reports. ...

Compulsory continuing legal education is viewed as a nuisance by some lawyers and essential by others - but ongoing learning may be the key to overcom...

New Zealand may lack the glamour of far-flung destinations, but Aussie lawyers can find a wealth of opportunities in their own backyard. Lara Bullock ...

Sport is a rising star in the field of law, gaining legitimacy as its own practice and facing off with heavy hitters as a sought-after source of work....

New York City is home to more nationalities and communities than any other place on Earth, with Aussie lawyers making up just one of its varied tribes...

With M&A activity producing globalised commercial firms, does London still hold the same appeal for high-flying Aussie lawyers? ...

Country practices have long been at the heart of rural Australia – but today’s regional lawyers are tech-savvy and looking to the future. ...

A flood of billion-dollar deals has boosted Australian M&A activity in the first half of this year. Felicity Nelson reports ...

The glittering skyline of Dubai lost some of its shine after the GFC – but opportunities for Australian lawyers continue to entice.  ...

Major firms have always sought the attention of government agencies to gain lucrative work from the sector, but federal reform has given smaller playe...

The advent of information-sharing technology makes it harder to protect intellectual property, but IP laws and lawyers are rising to the challenge. Fe...

An impressive crowd turned out to celebrate the best young lawyers in Australia at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 ...

Lawyers predict the long-awaited liberalisation of China’s legal services sector is on the horizon. Leanne Mezrani reports ...

The ethical foundations of pro bono work don’t stop it being of enormous commercial value to law firms, writes Felicity Nelson.  ...