Business

Why are BigLaw firms acquiring boutiques?
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of national practices snapping up smaller market players. In an...
16 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How AI has transformed Sprintlaw’s operations
Investing in artificial intelligence has “had a big impact” in redesigning award-winning NewLaw firm Sprintlaw’s...
16 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Maddocks takes corporate partner, team from EY
National law firm Maddocks has appointed a partner for its corporate team from big four rival EY, who has brought his...
15 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson Lawyers
National law firm HWL Ebsworth has bolstered its environmental and planning offerings in South Australia by acquiring...
07 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How Henry Davis York’s head realised the firm needed to combine with NRF
In a recent episode of Legal Firesides, the former managing partner of Henry Davis York (now part of Norton Rose...
02 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Bird & Bird’s co-heads on ‘being small within big’
Recently, the new country heads in Australia for global firm Bird & Bird sat down with Lawyers Weekly to discuss...
02 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How your law firm can break $2m
Growing a law firm beyond $2 million requires some significant shifts, writes Jenny Stilwell.
23 June 2025
By Jenny Stilwell
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
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 brand can help your firm stand out from competitors
The force multiplier: Switched-on, sophisticated brands elevate partners, revitalise workplace cultures, and build...
19 June 2025
By Moensie Rossier
Sustainable use of AI and the role of law firms
While legal practices across the board have proactively focused attention on the legal and ethical usage of artificial...
18 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
LHD Lawyers acquires Holding Redlich’s personal injury practice
National firm LHD Lawyers has acquired the personal injury division of BigLaw player Holding Redlich, which will see...
16 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Key opportunities for BigLaw in the current market
Experts from some of Australia’s largest law firms are set to examine how legal professionals can navigate key...
11 June 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Increasing legal’s risk appetite
There are numerous steps that in-house lawyers can take to ensure they are not seen by other business functions as a...
10 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
NRF Australia integrates with firm’s Europe, Middle East and Asia operations
The partners of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Australia have voted “overwhelmingly” to fully...
09 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Kennedys’ revenue grows 32% in Australia
Global law firm Kennedys has pushed through the $800 million global revenue mark, with its growth Down Under helping...
06 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer goes live
The merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin has been completed, with the new combined entity having now...
03 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Trends in law firm mergers: The mid-tier movement
The Australian legal market presents exciting opportunities for growth, particularly for mid-tier firms willing to...
03 June 2025
By Kim Wiegand
The rise of the fractional GC
In an era where flexibility, cost-effectiveness and tailored services dominate business priorities, Elle Jones shares...
13 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top-up time: Don’t get caught short with your professional indemnity insurance
With the end of the financial year on the horizon, law firms around Australia will be turning their attention to...
09 May 2025
By Will Laundy