BigLaw
DEI: Anticompetitive, or a recruitment necessity?
In the US, BigLaw firms that factor DEI metrics into hiring decisions are being warned they may be violating antitrust...
11 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Baker McKenzie to cut business services roles
BigLaw firm Baker McKenzie looks set to phase out hundreds of business services roles across its global offices,...
11 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Piper Alderman names new managing partner, deputies
National law firm Piper Alderman has unveiled a new leadership trio, as the BigLaw player positions itself as the...
03 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why these lawyers returned to their old firms
Moving roles and taking steps forward in one’s career will always make one a better lawyer. Returning to old stomping...
30 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Corrs adds tax partner from Bakers
BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed a partner for its tax team from global rival Baker McKenzie.
27 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Dentons hires Perth-based workplace relations partner
Global law firm Dentons’ employment and safety practice has gone national, with the appointment of a Perth-based...
19 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
KWM partner rejoins White & Case
Global law firm White & Case has moved to bolster its global debt finance practice and global financial...
16 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
K&L Gates promotes Sydney lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 26
A Sydney-based banking and finance lawyer has been elevated to the partnership of global firm K&L Gates.
16 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Where Baker McKenzie’s Aussie head sees opportunities for 2026
In the face of voluminous change in the legal services marketplace, Baker McKenzie’s managing partner in Australia,...
14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
McCabes partners with Cicero
National law firm McCabes is teaming up with AI-powered platform Cicero to deliver stronger client outcomes.
14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Jones Day appoints tax lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 33
A Melbourne-based tax specialist has joined the partnership at Jones Day, as part of a cohort of 33 worldwide for the...
14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Piper Alderman pays tribute to Cheryl Weston
National law firm Piper Alderman has acknowledged the passing of its colleague, partner and friend, Cheryl Weston, late...
09 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Ashurst adds projects and energy partner from NRF
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new partner for its projects and energy transition team, who has come across...
06 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
The rise of regulatory lawyers
Prior to the banking royal commission, “there was not a clear class or even definition” of a regulatory lawyer....
05 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Top 10 BigLaw stories in 2025
From high-profile client losses and internal upheavals to unexpected leadership shake-ups and workplace controversies,...
30 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
White & Case to roll out Legora globally
Global law firm White & Case is set to use collaborative AI platform Legora across 43 offices in 29 countries.
24 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Slater & Gordon names new chair
National plaintiff firm Slater & Gordon has appointed the former deputy premier of Victoria as its new independent...
19 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Moray & Agnew promotes 13, including 4 to partner
National law firm Moray & Agnew has elevated 13 lawyers to more senior roles, effective 1 January.
19 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why Australian businesses should embrace arbitration in a globalised economy
In the face of an evolving landscape, arbitration must be adopted by Australian businesses as the presumptive mechanism...
19 December 2025
By Nastasja Suhadolnik
Clayton Utz promotes 7 to partnership
Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has elevated seven senior lawyers to its partnership ranks.
18 December 2025
By Grace Robbie