Opinion

Requalifying, rebuilding, and reframing: An overseas lawyer’s journey into the Australian tax market

For many overseas qualified lawyers, relocating to Australia represents both opportunity and reset. While...

20 May 2026

By Sumitha Krishnan

When using AI risks waiving legal professional privilege

Generative AI is quickly becoming part of everyday legal practice. Its ability to analyse, summarise, and generate...

19 May 2026

By Catie Moore and Lauren Separovich

The billable hour is not the problem – the conversation avoiding it is

What the MinterEllison announcement means for mid-sized law firms, writes Andrew Cooke.

15 May 2026

By Andrew Cooke

Can workers refuse to use AI on religious grounds?

“I don’t use AI on moral grounds.” It sounds like a line from a science fiction film, but some employers are...

13 May 2026

By Paul O'Halloran

Mediation as a commercial superpower: The new mandate for Australian corporate counsel

Equipped with formal mediation advocacy skills, corporate counsel can directly leverage their intimate knowledge of a...

12 May 2026

By Ruwan Wathukarage

Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl trademark dispute: Legal expert reveals all

This year, we’ve seen a series of significant trademark disputes between artists like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and...

08 May 2026

By Aparna Watal

When the battlefield enters the courtroom: The Roberts-Smith prosecution

Australia is again confronting a question that sits uncomfortably at the intersection of military conduct and legal...

06 May 2026

By Tony F Taouk

Grief v process: A 20-year reflection on fatal accident claims

I’ve worked in personal injury and insurance litigation, representing both grieving families and insurers, for more...

05 May 2026

By Claire Gibbs

Perfection is the enemy of progress

In the legal profession, perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honour, but in reality, it can be the enemy of...

04 May 2026

By Travis Schultz

The pyramid is breaking

The partnership model is being redesigned by the world’s most prestigious firms. Australia still has time to “read...

01 May 2026

By Kim Wiegand