briefing

Value of briefs to women barristers still too low, despite ‘positive’ signs for equality targets

“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about greater gender inclusivity at the Australian...

20 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Value of briefs to women barristers highlights ongoing gender pay issues in law

While new data from the Law Council shows that targets are being met on equitable briefing rates, the percentage of...

19 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barristers encouraged by Commonwealth’s progress on equitable briefing

Recently released data from the Attorney-General’s Department show a “notable positive performance” from the...

04 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Briefing for legal panels is ‘not a one-stop shop anymore’

Legal services panels can be more successful when individuals are briefed by legal panels as opposed to firms,...

30 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘Competition is very good for in-house counsel’

The increase in variety and competition for law firms contesting to be on legal services panels is “a great thing”...

18 April 2023

By Lauren Croft

The Corporate Counsel Show: Briefing individuals, not firms

When selecting external providers, in-house teams may soon have to move away from thinking of certain firms as a...

12 April 2023

By Robyn Tongol