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SME law firms ‘in a stronger position than ever’, given rise of AI and legal tech
The advent of artificial intelligence and legal tech platforms in recent years has allowed boutique law firms to scale...
24 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why collaboration trumps competition
With the legal profession often driven by competition, two separate firm owners who have joined forces to establish a...
03 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Tech-inspired competition looms for small firms in 2025
In the new year, technology will “empower smaller firms to compete like never before”, one general manager...
09 January 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
‘Balanced approach’ needed on non-competes, say senior lawyers
The case for a ban on non-compete provisions may not stack up, a BigLaw partner and Sydney-based silk have...
22 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Will Australia follow the US in banning non-competes?
While the Federal Trade Commission seems set to ban non-compete clauses in the United States, it remains unclear...
02 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Which lawyers are firms recruiting for ahead of FY24–25?
Private practice recruiters are seeing demand for particular kinds of lawyers as the new financial year gets...
15 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers behind competing class actions hurl criticisms in court
The counsel behind two competing class actions against IC Markets have criticised each other’s case in court, with...
05 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
IPH moves to acquire QANTM
IPH Limited has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire QANTM Intellectual Property Limited, with what the former...
08 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Legal employers need to keep an eye on non-compete developments
If Australia follows the lead of the United States and bans almost all non-compete clauses, there will be...
08 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Macquarie Law School students win Jessup moot
Undefeated throughout the entire competition, students from Macquarie University Law School have been crowned the...
19 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Kennedys’ Aussie head on the firm’s push to be a ‘growing force’ in Australia’s insurance market
Insurance practices face numerous challenges this year, and the Australian managing partner for global firm Kennedys is...
19 January 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Cost of living, competition, and other challenges for SME law firms in 2024
The year ahead will bring myriad hurdles for boutique firm owners and leaders to grapple with. Here, we unpack the...
11 January 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘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
Poaching teams is all the rage right now. Why?
Legal recruiters have noticed elevated interest in acquiring whole teams as opposed to individuals as of late. There...
09 February 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Is organic growth becoming harder for small law firms?
While some boutique firm owners — as well as ChatGPT — think that organic growth is increasingly difficult in the...
01 February 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Evolution of e-settlements will bring greater progress for practitioners, says Sympli
With the continued progress and evolution of e-settlements, legal practitioners are likely to see benefits that result...
20 December 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Are young lawyers experiencing milestone anxiety?
“Milestone anxiety”, or the pressure to reach traditional landmark events, is an increasing concern for young...
29 September 2022
By Jess Feyder
HSF hosts sixth annual International Negotiation Competition
Herbert Smith Freehills recently hosted its annual International Negotiation Competition, in what the firm said...
26 September 2022
By Lauren Croft
Lockdowns highlighted need for collaborative lawyering
In a post-pandemic market, operating in a collaborative fashion, rather than an adversarial one, will be much more...
14 September 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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