BigLaw
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
A Clifford Chance partner on how AI has transformed the legal workforce
At the inaugural Australian Law Forum, a BigLaw partner will discuss the disruptive force of automation in legal...
09 July 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson Lawyers
National law firm HWL Ebsworth has bolstered its environmental and planning offerings in South Australia by acquiring...
07 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Inner Melbourne Community Legal receives $100k grant from Clayton Utz
National law firm Clayton Utz has awarded its inaugural Access to Justice grant to Inner Melbourne Community Legal...
04 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Roussos Legal Advisory joins Sparke Helmore’s Darwin office
National law firm Sparke Helmore has welcomed the team from Roussos Legal Advisory to its Darwin office.
03 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Psych injury lawsuit alleges bullying, excessive hours, discrimination at MinterEllison
MinterEllison is facing a lawsuit in the Federal Court from a former employee who alleges that she was bullied,...
03 July 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Bird & Bird’s co-heads on ‘being small within big’
Recently, the new country heads in Australia for global firm Bird & Bird sat down with Lawyers Weekly to discuss...
02 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Mills Oakley promotes 79, including 4 to partner
National BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has appointed four new partners, 13 new special counsel, 22 new senior associates,...
26 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
MinterEllison names 12 new partners
One of Australia’s biggest legal and consulting firms has appointed 12 new partners across six of its offices,...
24 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Thomson Geer promotes 55, including 3 to partner and 1 to principal
Following a year of substantial growth – in which national law firm Thomson Geer took teams from five different...
23 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
JWS appoints 4 new partners
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has added a quartet to its partnership, effective 1 July.
23 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy