appointments

Pinsent Masons taps 30-year veteran as next senior partner
After nearly 15 years as a partner at multinational law firm Pinsent Masons, a finance specialist has taken the helm as...
03 August 2026
By Grace Robbie
Family lawyer joins Attwood Marshall Lawyers partnership
A family law practitioner known for her meticulous drafting and strategic approach has been promoted to partner at...
31 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Thomsons adds partner, special counsel to technology practice
One of Australia’s largest law firms, Thomsons, has strengthened its technology practice with the appointments of two...
30 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
2026 promotions reveal who the legal profession values most
An exclusive analysis by Lawyers Weekly of more than 1,000 promotions across Australia’s legal profession reveals the...
29 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Velocity Legal names new director amid growth
Specialist boutique law firm Velocity Legal has strengthened its leadership ranks by elevating a senior commercial...
29 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
DLA Piper adds veteran partner from Watson Farley & Williams
Global law firm DLA Piper has powered up its renewable energy practice by hiring a former BigLaw partner from Watson...
28 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Ex-DPP appointed deputy president of Industrial Relations Commission
A former director of public prosecutions has joined the state’s Industrial Relations Commission as a deputy president...
27 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
FCFCOA welcomes 3 new judges
Three new judges have been appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, strengthening the court’s...
27 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Partner, senior associates promoted at Mullins
Mullins’ senior leadership has been strengthened with the elevation of a partner and two senior associates.
24 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Experienced criminal lawyer joins WA District Court
A criminal barrister who has appeared in complex matters, such as homicides and serious sexual offences, has been...
23 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Corrs takes corporate partner from BigLaw firm
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has strengthened its corporate team by appointing a partner from BigLaw...
22 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
DLA Piper promotes 11 professionals, including 3 special counsel
Global law firm DLA Piper has celebrated the strength of its internal talent, elevating 11 legal and business...
21 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sparke Helmore promotes 46, including 3 to partner
As part of its commitment to its people, Sparke Helmore has promoted three to partner, 13 to special counsel, and 30...
20 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Creevey Horrell strengthens regional footprint with key appointment
Queensland-based Creevey Horrell Lawyers is continuing to expand its regional footprint, welcoming a new lawyer to its...
20 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Australian Lawyers Alliance names new president
A managing principal with extensive experience across litigation, including in major class actions, has been appointed...
20 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Colin Biggers & Paisley takes construction team from HopgoodGanim
A construction team of six, including two partners, have moved from HopgoodGanim Lawyers to Colin Biggers &...
17 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
WRP Legal promotes 2 associate directors, 1 senior associate
Recognising the ongoing contributions of its people and its continued growth, WRP Legal has made three senior...
17 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Bartier Perry names 3 partners in 17-strong promotion round
BigLaw firm Bartier Perry has bolstered its leadership ranks and celebrated the next generation of legal talent,...
16 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Relativity names new president to supercharge AI legal platform
Global legal technology company Relativity has elevated its chief product officer to president to accelerate its AI...
15 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Creevey Horrell Lawyers bolsters wills and estates team with associate promotion
Queensland-based Creevey Horrell Lawyers has strengthened its wills and estates practice with the promotion of one of...
14 July 2026
By Grace Robbie