boutique law firms
Media Arts Lawyers partner launches boutique firm
After nearly 15 years with Media Arts Lawyers, its first female partner has launched her own boutique legal practice.
13 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
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 Kristen Porter
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, bringing its partnership to 85 per cent...
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 Lawyers Weekly
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 merged.
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