BigLaw
Resilience amid uncertainty: The latest on the Aussie M&A market
Economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions are being tempered through the resilience and strategic adaptability of...
26 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Trio join Moray & Agnew from BigLaw rivals
BigLaw firm Moray & Agnew has appointed a new partner and two special counsel for its government team, who have...
20 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Minters adds private equity partner from KWM
BigLaw firm MinterEllison has appointed a new practice leader for its private equity team from global rival King &...
19 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst to merge with Perkins Coie
Overnight, global law firm Ashurst (which has five offices across Australia) and US-headquartered BigLaw practice...
18 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HFW expands into Brisbane with team from boutique
Global law firm HFW has broadened its national operations into Brisbane, with the hire of a construction team, as...
12 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Minters names new chief people officer
BigLaw firm MinterEllison has appointed a new chief people officer, whose former employers include Westpac, AMP,...
11 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Litigation partner joins Jones Day from HSF Kramer
A class action defence litigation partner has joined global law firm Jones Day from BigLaw rival Herbert Smith...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HSF Kramer appoints chief AI officer
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has hired a global chief AI officer, as it looks to further leverage AI...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
A&O Shearman expands into real estate with partner from global rival
Global law firm A&O Shearman has established a dedicated real estate practice in Australia by appointing a partner...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why Australia is an ‘incredibly important’ market for Kennedys
Speaking recently with Lawyers Weekly, Kennedys’ senior partner and APAC managing partner unpacked why the Australian...
22 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Mills Oakley adds 3 partners
National law firm Mills Oakley has added two commercial disputes and insolvency partners and one insurance partner to...
22 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
King & Spalding launches in Sydney
International law firm King & Spalding, with 1,300 lawyers across more than two dozen offices globally, has...
15 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Thomson Geer aged care partner joins TG Legal + Technology as a principal
TG Legal + Technology, sister brand to national law firm Thomson Geer, has moved to strengthen its retirement living...
03 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Former Clyde & Co COO to join Alt-V
The former chief operating officer of global business services for BigLaw firm Clyde & Co is joining Alt-V Law, as...
26 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Colin Biggers & Paisley appoints new managing partner
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has named a new managing partner, who will assume the role from October.
25 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clayton Utz the latest BigLaw firm to onboard Harvey
BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has partnered with AI tool Harvey for firm-wide use.
17 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
KWM hires ‘Australia’s most sought-after’ specialist indirect tax expert
On 1 September 2025, global law firm King & Wood Mallesons welcomed indirect tax expert Andrew Sommer to the firm...
09 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Hall & Wilcox appoints new workers’ compensation partner
BigLaw firm Hall & Wilcox has added workers’ compensation specialist Rosie Petrolo to its ranks.
03 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Hamilton Locke’s head on why law’s mid-market ‘will get shaken up’
In the wake of voluminous market change since the start of the decade, and against the backdrop of ongoing shifts, one...
27 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘There’s a whole lot of benefits’ to removing timesheets, says Maddocks’ CEO
The current inflection point in the legal services marketplace is “really exciting”, Maddocks partner and chief...
27 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy