New partners, contempt accusations, and Bandidos-related crimes: What’s hot in law this week (28 April–2 May)

The April long weekends are now in the rear-view mirror, and this week, we have seen a flurry of BigLaw promotions and...

03 May 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Finalists announced for Partner of the Year Awards 2025

Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to unveil over 280 finalists in this year’s Partner of the Year Awards....

28 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Excessive’ fees, pay allegations, and lessons from a data breach: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 April)

This week, Australia has been sandwiched between multiple national public holidays, and while many lawyers will be on...

26 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Submissions open for Australian Law Awards 2025

Submissions and nominations have opened for the 25th annual Australian Law Awards.

23 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

A ‘wild goose chase’ and ‘severe’ cost failures: What’s hot in law this week (14–18 April)

The Easter long weekend may be upon us, but that hasn’t meant a slower news cycle. Here is your weekly round-up of...

19 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gilbert + Tobin CEO joins Partner Summit 2025

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to welcome Sam Nickless, chief executive of BigLaw firm Gilbert + Tobin, for a session on how...

17 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sickies, the ‘Sam Kerr clause’, and sought-after firms: What’s hot in law this week (7–11 April)

This week, as Lawyers Weekly unveiled its annual Legal Firm of Choice rankings, there were some fascinating court...

12 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

NRF’s chief executive partner to discuss succession planning at Partner Summit 2025

Norton Rose Fulbright Australia’s chief executive partner, Alison Deitz, will speak at this year’s Partner Summit...

11 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Scandalous’ claims, squatter’s rights, and a tennis pro’s legal turn: What’s hot in law this week (31 Mar–4 Apr)

This week, the Reserve Bank kept the cash rate at current levels, and unionised workers at one of Australia’s biggest...

05 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Strong year ahead for M&A predicted, but US uncertainty looms as a ‘wild card’

Australia’s M&A market is poised for a notable increase, with specific sectors expected to “drive a...

02 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

PayPal Australia and Colonial First State senior lawyers join Corporate Counsel Summit line-up

Elizabeth Briggs, senior director – legal at PayPal Australia, and Shanaz Khan, senior legal counsel at Colonial...

01 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Police investigations, insurance fraud, and a ‘sketchy’ affidavit: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 March)

While Jim Chalmers unveiled a pre-election budget that didn’t offer much for small law firms, Australian courts heard...

29 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Nothing to ‘offset the pain’ for small law firms in budget 2025

Mixed reactions have poured in over Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election budget, with some applauding the initiatives...

27 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Nothingness’, ‘piecemeal’: Tax lawyers slam budget

Meaningful tax reform took a backseat to Labor’s electoral prospects and cost-of-living concerns, practitioners...

27 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

'Game of bluff’ with non-compete clauses is over for employers

With the Albanese government announcing the banning of non-compete clauses in budget 2025, employers can no longer bind...

27 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Budget 2025: What lawyers need to know

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the fourth budget of the Albanese government. Here’s what legal professionals...

25 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Disrespectful’ language, ‘offensive’ conduct, and BigLaw firms targeted: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 March)

This week, the Trump administration continued its revenge tour against BigLaw practices, and the Law Council pushed...

22 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Partner Summit launches for 2025

Lawyers Weekly, alongside principal partner Thomson Reuters, is pleased to launch the second annual Partner Summit....

21 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

TransPerfect Legal senior director to discuss in-house AI at 2025 Corporate Counsel Summit

Tom Balmer, Asia-Pacific director at TransPerfect, joins the impressive speaker line-up at this year’s Corporate...

21 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Finalists revealed for Corporate Counsel Awards 2025

More than 190 finalists have been selected for the annual Corporate Counsel Awards 2025, being hosted by Lawyers Weekly...

18 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy