BigLaw
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
Why boutique firms are beating BigLaw at its own game
In Australia’s legal profession, prestige and success have long been tied to securing a place at a large law firm and...
27 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Slater and Gordon starts board leadership transition
National law firm Slater and Gordon is on the hunt for a new chair, and two new non-executive directors, all of whom...
27 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Pogust Goodhead takes on reported multimillion-dollar additional funding amid CEO change
Global law firm Pogust Goodhead has borrowed more ahead of its blockbuster BHP class action, following a leadership...
25 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Lessons from the High Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v PepsiCo
The High Court of Australia has ruled in favour of PepsiCo, dismissing six appeals brought forward by the Commissioner...
15 August 2025
By Imogen Wilson
Wotton Kearney names new chair
International law firm Wotton Kearney has appointed the former managing partner of King & Wood Mallesons in...
13 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Gilbert + Tobin adds seasoned M&A lawyer
A partner with significant experience in complex real assets deals and infrastructure projects has joined Gilbert +...
13 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
‘First of its kind’ case brought against Kmart over risk of forced labour in supply chains
Australian Uyghurs have filed proceedings against Kmart to determine whether the retail giant engaged in misleading and...
06 August 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Law firms must act now on AML ‘blind spots’
Underestimating the scope, over-reliance on tech and siloing compliance are areas firms must be aware of.
24 July 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
How can lawyers take a seat at the top table as strategic advisers
Lawyers are entitled to take a seat at the top table, but that position is earned, not just assumed, writes Robert...
24 July 2025
By Robert Skeffington
Clifford Chance’s head on why lawyers should only plan 2 years in advance
In a recent video interview, the Australian managing partner of global firm Clifford Chance reflected on some of the...
23 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers are operating in period of ‘polycrisis’, says Clyde & Co head
Ahead of her appearance at the upcoming Australian Law Forum, the managing partner of a BigLaw firm discussed how...
22 July 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Why are BigLaw firms acquiring boutiques?
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of national practices snapping up smaller market players. In an...
16 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Dentons appoints head of pro bono from Colin Biggers & Paisley
Global law firm Dentons has hired a partner from a BigLaw rival to lead its national pro bono operations.
16 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy