How introverted lawyers can build a thriving practice without stressful networking

The introvert’s dilemma: Here is how one can become a rainmaker without the schmooze, writes Kristen Porter....

15 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

Why this lawyer started his own firm as a ‘side hustle’

When establishing his own law firm, James d’Apice initially approached the venture with the intention of treating it...

08 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

Class actions are ‘a game changer’ for the regions, small firms

Though class actions have traditionally been undertaken by large law firms, a Queensland firm contends that this...

24 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

Baybridge boosts partners to 85% female with new appointment

Sydney-based boutique Baybridge Lawyers has appointed a new commercial partner and head of automotive law, bringing its...

04 April 2025

By Lauren Croft

Perth firm dodges bullying order pursued by former employee

Despite her application having already been thrown out, a former employee of a Perth law firm tried to convince the...

31 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Former BigLaw practitioners launch employment and discrimination boutique

After working together for over two decades, Sandra Marks and Emma Pritchard have united to establish their own law...

20 February 2025

By Grace Robbie

Why boutique law firms should embrace clerkship programs

While numerous boutique law firms may overlook implementing a clerkship program amid their various responsibilities,...

30 January 2025

By Grace Robbie

Top 10 boutique lawyer stories in 2024

Here, Lawyers Weekly counts down the most-read stories pertaining to the day-to-day experience of Australian sole...

19 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Is the law of diminishing returns a threat for boutique firm owners?

As boutique law firms seek growth and expansion, an award-winning firm owner discusses how the law of diminishing...

28 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Low-hanging fruit’ beneficial for boutique firm owners

Here, an award-winning firm owner shared how focusing on “low-hanging fruit” has significantly transformed her...

21 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Thornton + King acquires Sydney boutique

NewLaw firm Thornton + King has acquired a boutique family law firm and has appointed the firm’s owner to a key...

15 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

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

KHQ Lawyers appoints new principal

KHQ Lawyers has bolstered its superannuation and financial services team with the appointment of a new principal...

19 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

What I wished I’d known earlier as a small-firm owner

Here, Jennifer Tutty shares invaluable insights gathered from years of experience managing a boutique law firm –...

11 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

Madgwicks takes principal, team from BigLaw player

Melbourne-based law firm Madgwicks has significantly bolstered its corporate and commercial team by adding a principal...

04 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

EMT Law to partner with Cornwalls

A boutique law firm specialising in entertainment, media, sport and technology is set to collaborate with one of...

04 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

Melbourne-based workplace relations firms merge

Two boutique workplace relations law firms based in Melbourne have...

04 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

How Wotton + Kearney grew from a boutique to a BigLaw firm

Here, chief executive partner David Kearney discusses how Wotton + Kearney has expanded from a practice with half a...

07 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

Questions boutique firm owners need to answer

For boutique firms, the journey from establishment to growth requires a careful blend of vision, strategy, and...

30 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

Ugly break-up leads to unfair dismissal complaint for boutique firm owner

The sole trader of a boutique firm was forced into an unfair dismissal fight with a man she was in a decades-long...

16 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson