Corporate Counsel
Finalists unveiled for Corporate Counsel Awards 2026
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Lawyers on Demand and Consilio are thrilled to announce the finalists for the...
17 March 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Legal teams being asked to make AI ‘operational and accountable’
“We are at a structural inflection point”: New research from Consilio shows that law departments are under pressure...
13 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Early-career moves that set in-house lawyers up for long-term success
Breaking into the corporate legal world is as thrilling as it is formidable, but young lawyers who take smart,...
10 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
7 figures, safe harbours, and cash flow: What Star Recruitment v Smith means for directors
In December 2025, the Queensland Supreme Court handed down a judgment that will have immediate implications for...
18 February 2026
By Roy Kim, Jason Wang, and Seunghyun Jin
ASIC’s removal of director address details already causing issues
The corporate regulator’s decision to “create a barrier” to access residential addresses of company directors...
17 February 2026
By Matthew Burgess
Top 10 in-house legal stories in 2025
While technology breakthroughs and wellness trends generated plenty of buzz, it was the high-stakes legal battles...
23 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
In-house lawyers poised to lead businesses amid persistent uncertainty
With ongoing economic turbulence and rising geopolitical instability, businesses are urgently searching for leaders...
09 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
In-house counsel’s dismissal case tossed from Fair Work Commission
A former corporate counsel of a toll-road operator, who alleged he was discriminated against because of his age, was...
02 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Corporate Counsel Summit 2026: Inside the event shaping the next era of in-house leadership
As businesses navigate accelerated transformation, evolving stakeholder expectations, and a shifting regulatory...
26 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Over half of in-house lawyers eyeing moves to law firms
A new Axiom survey finds a retention crisis brewing as almost half of in-house lawyers look for new roles – but most...
25 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Corporate Counsel Awards launched for 2026
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner LOD are proud to launch the Corporate Counsel Awards 2026, with nominations and...
19 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
The expanded reach and impact AI brings to in-house teams
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal profession, LexisNexis’s APAC head of legal explained how...
18 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
The path for in-house lawyers to step into executive leadership roles
As in-house lawyers increasingly strive for a seat at the decision-making table, Kirstin Follows reveals her personal...
11 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Webjet general counsel alleges she was fired for whistleblower complaint
Webjet’s recently ousted general counsel claimed she was fired for alerting the company to alleged...
04 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Reserve Bank names new GC
A general counsel with over two decades of experience across three major banks has been named as the new GC for the...
21 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘No regret’: How lawyers can redefine success beyond the practice
In a profession notorious for long hours, relentless pressure, and high stakes, former GC Mel Storey is flipping the...
14 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
How much pro bono did in-house lawyers undertake in FY24–25?
New data suggests that in-house counsel and their departments (that are signatories to the National Pro Bono Target)...
30 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Beyond the hype: How in-house teams can turn AI into real results
While the hype around AI is undeniable, it’s easy to get caught up and feel overwhelmed by the flood of information....
23 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Super Retail Group axes CEO amid clash with in-house counsel
Super Retail Group has terminated its chief executive in light of new information about his alleged relationship with...
18 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Inside the role of a church lawyer
Most lawyers follow a predictable trajectory: law school, a top-tier firm, and a steady climb up the corporate ladder....
02 September 2025
By Grace Robbie