BigLaw
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
Maddocks takes corporate partner, team from EY
National law firm Maddocks has appointed a partner for its corporate team from big four rival EY, who has brought his...
15 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
AML changes are a ‘valuable opportunity’ for law firms, in-house teams to evolve compliance culture
The changes to AML/CTF laws are more than just a regulatory update – they demand proactive management and...
15 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Law firm principal slams ‘archaic’ $100k compensation cap for workplace bullying, sexual harassment
As part of the NSW government’s recently passed compensation reforms, a cap has been placed on damages sought for...
14 July 2025
By Kace O'Neill
‘Significant questions’ must be answered by childcare employers, plaintiff firm says
The recent revelations of a childcare worker’s sexual abuse allegations have put childcare workers across the country...
11 July 2025
By Kace O'Neill