College of Law names new group CEO

The College of Law has appointed a new group chief executive, who will step into the role no later than 1 July....

17 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

HPX Group names new CEO for Source

Source, the in-house style professional services business under HPX Group (Hamilton Locke’s parent company), has...

25 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

LegalVision to ‘aggressively’ grow following private equity investment

In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, LegalVision’s chief executive discussed the disruptor firm’s growth plans...

17 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Indigenous legal service settles with former CEO following unlawful dismissal

Australia’s largest Indigenous legal organisation and its now-former CEO have reached a confidential settlement, over...

12 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

Slater & Gordon refers ‘malicious’ email to Victoria Police

A “thorough forensic investigation” is underway at Slater & Gordon following an extraordinary email to all...

24 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘There’s something patriotic about buying legal services from an Australian firm,’ says Gadens head

According to the head of BigLaw firm Gadens, there is “absolutely” a place at the top of the legal services market...

10 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gilchrist Connell’s chief people officer named new CEO

In what is likely a major first for the legal profession, insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has named a new CEO with an...

28 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Sue Kench, KWM’s global head, to step down

Sue Kench, who was the first woman to head up one of the “big six” law firms Down Under when she assumed the role...

18 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lessons from Ted Lasso for law firm leaders

Gadens head Mark Pistilli has spent much of his legal career in leadership roles. Here, he unpacks what he’s learnt...

06 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

WA Law Society CEO to step down

The chief executive of the Law Society of Western Australia has called time on his 18-year tenure running the peak...

23 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

CEO of Administrative Review Tribunal named

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has appointed the new chief executive and principal registrar of the Administrative...

23 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

HWL Ebsworth unveils new board of partners, CEO, and chief executive partner

Following the tragic passing of Juan Martinez, BigLaw firm HWL Ebsworth has finalised its new leadership and governance...

20 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Law Society of NSW names new CEO

The chief operating officer of the Law Society of NSW has been named as its new chief executive, a role he has been...

05 March 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Carter Newell Lawyers names new CEO

Award-winning specialist law firm Carter Newell Lawyers has appointed Marc Walker as its new chief executive officer....

27 February 2024

By Grace Robbie

How to avoid a media ‘train wreck’

The disastrous interview of Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci on the ABC current affairs program Four Corners...

23 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gavin MacLaren reappointed as Corrs CEO and senior partner until 2033

At a national meeting of the BigLaw firm’s partnership on Wednesday (14 February), Gavin MacLaren was reappointed for...

16 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Herbert Smith Freehills CEO reappointed

Justin D’Agostino has won a second term as chief executive of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, which will...

13 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Slater & Gordon names new CEO

National law firm Slater & Gordon, which recently delisted following its acquisition by Allegro Funds, has...

03 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Coleman Greig names new CEO

Mid-tier firm Coleman Greig Lawyers has appointed a new chief executive officer, who most recently served as the...

21 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Moulis Legal names new CEO

National law firm Moulis Legal has appointed a new CEO, who started in the role earlier this...

16 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy