BigLaw

NRF names new Australian country head
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed a new country head Down Under, who will take the reins next month.
08 May 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
The pyramid is breaking
The partnership model is being redesigned by the world’s most prestigious firms. Australia still has time to “read...
01 May 2026
By Kim Wiegand
Mills Oakley takes 3 partners from BigLaw rivals
National BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has strengthened its national partnership with the appointment of three new partners...
30 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Slater and Gordon widens parental, reproductive leave to all staff
National plaintiff firm Slater and Gordon has broadened parental and reproductive leave to all employees, effective...
28 April 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Rebecca Kelly on taking time to reflect and assuming responsibility as lawyers
Since assuming the leadership of Clyde & Co over two years ago, Rebecca Kelly has learnt a lot about the vocational...
22 April 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why Pinsent Masons is doubling down on energy and infrastructure in Australia
There remains “untapped” potential in the Asia-Pacific region for multinational firms like Pinsent Masons, and for...
22 April 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
What Australia’s disappearing middle means for the legal market
The mid-market in legal services is being compressed from above by premium firms protecting complexity, and from below...
25 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Where Barry Nilsson wants to be in 3 years
In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, the CEO of national law firm Barry Nilsson has outlined the firm’s growth...
25 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Former Clifford Chance global CFO to join Lawyers Weekly UK Study Tour
The man who ran the finances of one of the world’s most profitable law firms through seven years of transformation...
20 March 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Legora raises US$550m in Series D round, partners with HSF Kramer
In recent weeks, collaborative AI platform Legora has both raised US$550 million at a US$5.55 billion valuation in a...
17 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Moray & Agnew adds 2 partners for corporate and commercial team
National law firm Moray & Agnew has welcomed two partners into its Melbourne-based corporate and commercial team.
12 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why Dentons’ Australian head aims to create a fun workplace
For Amber Warren, injecting positivity and optimism into the office and de-escalating situations with humour leads to...
11 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Jones Day nabs 3 partners from Corrs
Global law firm Jones Day has expanded its litigation bench with the appointment of three partners from BigLaw rival...
11 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
White & Case takes another partner from KWM
Global law firm White & Case has expanded its M&A, private capital, and life sciences and healthcare industry...
11 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Pinsent Masons enters JV with China Commercial Law Firm
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has received government approval to enter a joint venture in the Qianhai Free...
10 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Allens names new managing partner
Global law firm Allens has appointed a new managing partner, taking over from Richard Spurio, who has led the firm for...
02 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
What the music industry taught this BigLaw firm head about leadership and service delivery
Before she studied law, Rebecca Kelly signed and managed local musicians. Such work may seem a world away from legal...
25 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hamilton Locke names new managing partner
International law firm Hamilton Locke has appointed a new managing partner, with the incumbent moving into the role of...
25 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Bondi royal commission sets sights on ‘urgent’ legal gaps
Legal gaps that may prevent law enforcement and security agencies from responding to terrorist attacks like the Bondi...
25 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Kennedys names new Aussie, APAC managing partners
Global law firm Kennedys has appointed a new regional managing partner for the Asia-Pacific region and a new Australian...
24 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy