Boutique

Cairns boutique acquired by Moray & Agnew
National law firm Moray & Agnew has acquired Greenwoods Law in Cairns, as it moves to bolster its Queensland...
03 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...
03 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Challenges and opportunities for boutique law firms in FY25–26
The looming financial year presents both significant challenges and opportunities for small legal practices across the...
26 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How we got our firm to its 20th anniversary
On the eve of Justitia’s 20th birthday, I’ve been asking myself some questions, writes Sarah...
26 June 2025
By Sarah Rey
Conditsis Lawyers acquires Brazel Moore Lawyers
NSW-based firm Conditsis Lawyers has acquired Brazel Moore Lawyers, based on the state’s Central Coast, together with...
19 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Justitia celebrates 20th anniversary
Melbourne-based, full-service employment, industrial relations and governance law firm Justitia recently celebrated...
19 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
2 family lawyers principals unite to launch Tosh Colls
Two former colleagues, together bringing more than four decades of legal experience, have launched a boutique family...
19 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
How sole practitioners and SME firms can stay competitive in a changing legal landscape
At the upcoming Australian Law Forum, leading legal professionals are set to unveil their secrets to embracing...
19 June 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
SME law firms ‘in a stronger position than ever’, given rise of AI and legal tech
The advent of artificial intelligence and legal tech platforms in recent years has allowed boutique law firms to scale...
24 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What a recent firm data breach reveals about data protection
The recent data breach involving Brydens Lawyers serves as a stark reminder of the importance of data security in law...
17 April 2025
By Rolf Howard
Sparke Helmore merges with Qld boutique, adds 2 partners and 20 staff to its ranks
National law firm Sparke Helmore’s Queensland operations are expanding, with two senior partners and their team from...
04 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Nothing to ‘offset the pain’ for small law firms in budget 2025
Mixed reactions have poured in over Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election budget, with some applauding the initiatives...
27 March 2025
By Kace O'Neill and Jerome Doraisamy
International disputes boutique expands Down Under
Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM), which currently has offices in Auckland and Singapore, is set to expand into...
27 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Insightless firm leaders need to hear the F-word
Leaders in legal workplaces need to be mindful that we all have blind spots and, unless you are gifted with high EQ,...
18 February 2025
By Travis Schultz
Cyber risks to keep growing for small law firms
Having robust cyber security implementation will be a top priority for practice owners in 2025, one tech GM predicts,...
23 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Client expectations for efficiency in the age of AI
The advent of artificial intelligence has led some clients to expect speedy turnarounds from their lawyers. This...
16 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Tech-inspired competition looms for small firms in 2025
In the new year, technology will “empower smaller firms to compete like never before”, one general manager...
09 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Rose Litigation promotes internally
Queensland-based boutique Rose Litigation Lawyers has internally promoted one of its valued team members to the...
03 January 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 episodes for boutique lawyers in 2024
What conversations did sole practitioners and SME law firm owners find most fascinating in the past 12 months? Check...
02 January 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
New Chapter Legal opens its doors
Earlier this week, co-directors Cristian Urdea and Jeremy Koadlow (formerly of M A Legal) opened the doors to New...
24 October 2024
By Grace Robbie