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18 Apr 2016

With Slater and Gordon’s share value fluctuating and Shine Corporate’s following suit, the viability of the listed law firm model could now be in ...

18 Apr 2016

The next step in tech

Traditionally, lawyers saw technology as a tool, necessary to get the job done, but not central to their practice. With more sophisticated products, h...

18 Apr 2016

World city

Hong Kong has long been an attractive destination for expats from all over the world, and Australian lawyers are starting to join the flock. ...

18 Apr 2016

Hot under the collar

As action against white-collar crime intensifies, this practice area is heating up for Australian firms. ...

22 Mar 2016

Roll the dice

Getting ahead in law today often means trying your luck at a new firm – but a lateral move comes with its own risks. ...

22 Mar 2016

The master stroke

While master’s degrees are becoming highly sought-after by legal professionals, the benefits it brings to a lawyer’s career are not clear cut. ...

22 Mar 2016

Work hard, play hard

Life as a lawyer in Japan moves at a frantic pace – but Australians have proven themselves up to the challenge. ...

22 Mar 2016

From gung-ho to gun-shy

As corporations become increasingly reluctant to litigate, dispute resolution teams have added new weapons to their arsenal. ...

22 Mar 2016

Contingency plan

Keeping things in proportion lies at the heart of the debate around contingency fees, writes Andrew Watson. ...

22 Feb 2016

‘Til death do us part

The decision to merge with an international law firm is never taken lightly – but many Australian firms have made the leap. ...

22 Feb 2016

Old world tour

Europe has always held a glamorous allure for Australians, but not all lawyers will find it an easy transition. ...

22 Feb 2016

Changing the question

If the legal industry wants to achieve true diversity, it must stop asking questions that assume gender roles. ...

22 Feb 2016

Winning the tax race

As scrutiny over tax filings heats up, firms are pushing to adopt innovative models for their tax practices. ...

19 Jan 2016

Robot invasion

Law firms can choose to either reject or embrace artificial intelligence – but ready or not, the tech revolution has arrived. Story by Felicity Nels...

19 Jan 2016

Briefs on the beach

Practice in a tropical paradise is not all about sunsets and cocktails. Felicity Nelson reports. ...

19 Jan 2016

The future of work

The way we employ and are employed is drastically different from the way of previous generations – and employment law has been forced to adapt. Lara...

19 Jan 2016

The right prescription

Safeguarding intellectual property through the Trans-Pacific Partnership will foster new initiatives and increased investment, writes Emma Press. ...

17 Dec 2015

Year in Review: Rough Waters

In the new legal market, dramatic changes and uncertain conditions are just a part of the landscape. Story by Stefanie Garber, Lara Bullock and Felic...

17 Dec 2015

Asia’s melting pot

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. ...

17 Dec 2015

It’s not easy being green

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

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