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