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Managing director reprimanded over barrister fee mishap
A Perth lawyer agreed to a public reprimand and a fine for his failure to get written confirmation that a barrister...
12 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
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
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
The ‘huge differences’ in how law is practised across Australia
Many legal practitioners are limited to practising law in only one Australian jurisdiction. Here, Nicola Watts offers...
18 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Why lawyers need international relationships
Building international relationships is advantageous for lawyers as it increases their visibility, allows them to...
22 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Firm owners should prioritise ‘deploying technology’
Despite legal technology being commonplace within Australian law firms, this CEO has seen a “lag” in firms and...
28 March 2024
By Lauren Croft
How to navigate the art of mediation
The singular goal for all parties involved in a mediation is to find a solution so they can avoid court. A mediator has...
28 March 2024
By Malavika Santhebennur
Working flexible hours and staying competitive
When this principal started his own firm while keeping his full-time role, he thought he would be working mostly on...
07 March 2024
By Lauren Croft
‘Maintaining your sense of purpose’ through hardship
While juggling two young children and a new business, this principal lawyer experienced a house fire – and more than...
01 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
‘The family law system is broken’ and litigation isn’t the answer
Dispute resolution and “responsible lawyering” is the way forward, according to this pair, who said that...
26 October 2023
By Lauren Croft
The mindset shift in moving into a partner position
For this newly-appointed Hazelbrook Legal partner, the transition to partner required a slight shift in his mindset in...
19 October 2023
By Lauren Croft
How this award-winning firm is adopting ‘a different approach’
Non-traditional working models are likely to become increasingly popular in the coming decade, predicted this...
12 October 2023
By Lauren Croft
The Boutique Lawyer Show: Investing in relationships
Given how much the legal landscape is modernising, relationships are more essential than ever before. As Gabriella...
30 May 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Boutiques need to be viable before they can ‘reach for the stars’
Despite the current market being a challenging one, this firm has been able to remain purpose-driven and remain viable...
25 May 2023
By Lauren Croft
‘Boutique lawyers are very open about setbacks’
One director of a family firm discussed the best methods for handling setbacks, the common setbacks that occur for...
11 May 2023
By Jess Feyder
Being open about one’s setbacks ‘balances out’ false perceptions
A director of a family law firm details the setbacks he’s had throughout his career and discusses the importance of...
04 May 2023
By Jess Feyder
‘Clients will come and go, but you’ll work with these people for 40 or 50 years’
This boutique firm owner believes in the importance of instilling values of collegiality and respect for fellow legal...
13 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
The responsibility for boutiques to continually evolve
Holding a true client-centred and employee-centred approach to firm ownership requires a willingness to be adaptive and...
06 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
Retaining what’s great about a boutique practice
“We want to keep the benefits of being boutique and small,” say the two founders of a boutique regional...
06 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
Property Finance Uncut – September ‘22
A must-listen for anyone with a mortgage, Property Finance Uncut gives Aussies the latest intel on the lending...
07 September 2022
By Robyn Tongol