BigLaw

BigLaw firms partner up for rural law students

BigLaw firms have established a new initiative designed to give more access to the legal profession for students from...

28 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Moray & Agnew acquires Cairns-based boutique firm

BigLaw firm Moray & Agnew has expanded its practice through the acquisition of a respected Cairns boutique...

28 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

After the splash: What happens to BigLaw’s big lateral hires?

Law firms are quick to announce the arrival of a high-profile partner or a major team; however, what happens after the...

23 September 2026

By Emma Musgrave

MinterEllison reduces headcount in business ops function

BigLaw firm MinterEllison has confirmed that, following a review of its business operations function, “a reduction in...

17 September 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lander & Rogers appoints experienced family law professional to partner

BigLaw firm Lander & Rogers has welcomed an experienced family law partner and mediator to its practice in Sydney....

15 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

The importance of embracing opportunities as an emerging senior lawyer

For lawyers navigating the transition from being a junior lawyer to senior associate, career progression is becoming...

15 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Johnson Winter Slattery opens New York office

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery is opening a representative office in New York, making it the only Australian...

11 September 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

BigLaw’s big bets: Where firms are investing

Australia’s largest law firms will, broadly, invest in their employees, technology platforms, and the practice areas...

10 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

The law firms being raided for talent

An analysis of lateral moves reported by Lawyers Weekly over the past 12 months has revealed which firms have been...

09 September 2026

By Emma Musgrave

How boutique law firms are challenging the BigLaw model

While boutique firms have traditionally been viewed as smaller players operating outside the orbit of BigLaw, that...

03 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Carroll & O’Dea absorbs Herro Solicitors

National law firm Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has moved to expand its commercial property, retail leasing, commercial...

03 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

AI in law: Balancing performance, risks, and professional responsibility

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal sector, law firms are balancing between adopting...

02 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Clayton Utz strengthens environment and planning practice with BigLaw hire

Clayton Utz has welcomed an environment and planning specialist lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright to its partnership.

28 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Hamilton Locke poaches K&L Gates construction specialist lawyer

Hamilton Locke has welcomed a construction specialist lawyer to its partnership, joining from fellow BigLaw firm...

28 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

How AI is changing the way BigLaw firms are training graduates

Lawyers Weekly recently asked Australian BigLaw firms as to what they are looking for in new graduates, what they are...

26 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Former GC joins Lander & Rogers as a partner

National law firm Lander & Rogers has appointed an infrastructure and construction lawyer and former general...

25 August 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Mining drives Australia’s M&A rebound amid global volatility

Australian public M&A has rebounded strongly in 2026, with activity expected to remain robust in the near term as...

14 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Squire Patton Boggs adds former Clayton Utz veteran

BigLaw firm Squire Patton Boggs has strengthened its litigation practice group in Perth, with the appointment of a...

14 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Youthlaw awarded $150k grant from Clayton Utz Foundation

National law firm Clayton Utz has awarded its Access to Justice Award to Victorian community legal centre Youthlaw.

14 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Travis Schultz & Partners adds former BigLaw partner as special counsel

Queensland-based firm Travis Schultz & Partners has appointed a former partner of national practice Moray &...

14 August 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy