Opinion

Intuition in the courtroom: Friend or foe?

Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the...

25 July 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

How can lawyers take a seat at the top table as strategic advisers

Lawyers are entitled to take a seat at the top table, but that position is earned, not just assumed, writes Robert...

24 July 2025

By Robert Skeffington

How lawyers should advise clients when the CEO is in crisis

The next time a CEO crisis crosses your desk, don’t just brief your client on regulatory obligations or defamation...

23 July 2025

By Amanda Lacey

Federal Court upholds agreement to remove non-citizens to Nauru

The Federal Court of Australia recently upheld the validity of an interim agreement entered into by Australia and Nauru...

18 July 2025

By Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio

Making partner before 40: A case for flexibility and female leadership in law

In 2025, the legal profession looks very different to the one I stepped into 15 years ago – and yet, when it comes to...

17 July 2025

By Melissa Care

Connecting emotional intelligence to legal practice outcomes

The time for treating emotional intelligence as a footnote has passed, writes Virginia Robin.

17 July 2025

By Virginia Robin

Lessons from the Land Down Under: PI under attack

As a former Irish practising barrister and solicitor, now practising as a solicitor in Australia, it is worrying to see...

16 July 2025

By John Connellan

Minority shareholder oppression: Lessons from Slea and Skytraders

The decisions in Slea and Skytraders demonstrate the careful balancing act courts must perform when determining whether...

16 July 2025

By Lais Almeida

Why every conversation, contract, and essay should come with a TL;DR

Clarity shouldn’t be a luxury. In a world drowning in legalese, complexity, and cognitive overload, a simple summary...

11 July 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Will a progressive High Court modernise the Sharman v Evans principles?

An end to institutionalisation? A recent Queensland case provides a unique opportunity for the court to adjust the test...

08 July 2025

By Travis Schultz