Silk named as WA Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

Justin Whalley SC has been appointed as the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in Western...

17 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The most sought-after BigLaw firms, OAIC investigations, and more: What’s hot in law this week (19–23 Feb)

This week, Lawyers Weekly unveiled its annual Attraction Firms ranking, detailing which firms lawyers most want to move...

24 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

New Queensland DPP appointed

A new Director of Public Prosecutions has been appointed in Queensland for a five-year...

19 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

New Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions named

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has appointed a Victorian silk as the newest Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions...

16 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Salary consternation and Drumgold’s future in question: What’s hot in law this week (7–11 Aug)

From smaller pay rises to the ongoing gender pay gap, money remains front of mind for lawyers. Meanwhile, the Sofronoff...

12 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victorian barristers slam Dan Andrews’ Lawyer X comments as ‘misguided, wrong’

Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X investigative office have been denounced as...

19 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer X launched fresh legal action against Victoria Police

Former criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo made explosive accusations about senior Victoria Police members in a lawsuit...

04 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer X scandal fizzles out with no legal repercussions

Those behind the explosive Lawyer X scandal are not likely to face legal consequences as the office responsible for...

29 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

DPP and Lawyer X special investigator clash over Nicola Gobbo

Amid speculations Nicola Gobbo may have been prepared to enter a plea, Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions...

23 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer X special investigator says DPP refuses to lay charges

Lawyer X’s special investigator has told the Victorian government to close down the office or expect his resignation...

21 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

‘We’re human’: Senior cop hits back at alarming DPP allegations

A senior police officer whose explosive report labelled Brittany Higgins a “manipulative” sexual assault...

24 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Claims against firms and ACT DPP under fire: What’s hot in law this week (15-19 May)

The board of inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann prosecution has seen some big revelations this week, and...

20 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Shane Drumgold temporarily steps aside

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold SC, has been replaced for the next month, as the board of...

18 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

Cracks in relationship between DPP and police ‘no surprise’

Clandestine coffee meetings, “unnecessary” comments and body language tipped Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer off to the...

17 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lehrmann’s lawyer ‘pissed off’ with DPP’s conduct

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer told an inquiry he was “pissed off” with the ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions for...

16 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

DPP under fire for advice on controversial Logies speech

ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions has stood firm on his position that he gave sufficient advice to journalist...

15 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Inquiry bombshells, budget reflections and Voice viewpoints: What’s hot in law this week (8-12 May)

A major public inquiry is heating up, and senior lawyers are having their say on the Voice. Here is your weekly...

13 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

ACT’s top prosecutor admits ‘mistake’ in sensational trial allegations

Just a day after explosive allegations of a political conspiracy to derail Bruce Lehrmann’s trial were aired in a...

12 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

DPP directs police chief to keep officers away from defence team

ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions made “exceptionally serious allegations” that minister Linda Reynolds and...

11 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer jailed for 12 years for laundering $24m as part of tax fraud

Following the lifting of a non-publication order, it has been revealed that a Sydney-based lawyer was last year...

23 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy