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How this firm intends to become a national player
Commercial law firm Cowell Clarke intends to expand its operations to a national level within the next few years, and...
20 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
How boutique owners can develop international relationships
Award-winning migration lawyer Marial Lewis reflects on why new firm owners need to prioritise fostering international...
02 May 2024
By Grace Robbie
Are BigLaw firms using AI to its full potential?
As emerging technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) become commonplace in legal workplaces, firms can...
24 April 2024
By Lauren Croft
Sunshine Coast pair launch injury law firm
Two seasoned injury lawyers have established their own law firm, L&H Injury Lawyers, to “bring a fresh...
11 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Law firms are feeling the impact of a tight labour market more than most
Law firms are feeling the impact of a tight labour market more than most
20 September 2023
Promoted by Edgel Wyne Santos
More firms must be ‘outside of the square’ to improve socioeconomic diversity
Starting her own firm has been a “harder fought battle” for this award-winning lawyer, who said the legal industry...
24 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
How Client Portals drive the success of dynamic, modern legal firms
For legal firms with an eye to the future, client portals are the ‘must have solution’ for interacting with their...
16 August 2023
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Data breaches will cost firms more than money
In a world of emerging technology and growing cyber crime, data is now “the world’s most valuable resource”, with...
09 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
Will private equity solutions become commonplace for firms amid recession?
A year on from selling a 30 per cent stake of its business to a private equity firm, Wotton + Kearney has experienced...
04 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
Legal candidates may move away from top-tier firms, says recruiter
As burnout continues to be rife in the legal profession, one legal recruiter has predicted that BigLaw firms will start...
24 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
Smaller firms should be ‘hustling’ and ‘staying proactive’ amid economic uncertainty
While sole practitioners are confident they will fare well if a recession hits Australian shores, there are a number of...
13 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
Sole practitioners can ‘navigate economic turbulence more effectively than larger law firms’
With the number of sole practitioner firms increasing last year, will smaller firms fare well during a potential...
06 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
Vast majority of SME firms forecast revenue increase despite declining economy
A new report has revealed that despite a potential recession being one of the main challenges for smaller firms, the...
29 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
The benefits of generative AI in law firms
Getting on board with generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a choice; it is a strategic imperative for...
27 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Navigating a new digital era for professional services firm
The Growing Influence of Generative AI on the Legal Industry: What Lawyers Need to Know
Few technologies have generated as much hype across the legal industry as Generative AI. Open AI’s ChatGPT,...
26 June 2023
Promoted by Edgel Wyne Santos
5 weeks of annual leave now on offer at BigLaw firms
Alongside home loan support and subscriptions for electric vehicles, numerous national firms are stepping up the...
23 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Government gives SME firms a boost with new tax incentives
In a week where the federal government struggled to pass legislation through Parliament, a new bill introducing two tax...
22 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
BigLaw firms starting to make back-office cuts
At least two BigLaw firms have been making redundancies to roles in the back office of their businesses — and, given...
22 June 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Navigating a new digital era for professional services firm
Navigating a new digital era for professional services firms
While professional services firms are often deeply rooted in traditions and adhere strictly to rules and standards,...
21 June 2023
Promoted by Edgel Wyne Santos
Will Australian law firms mandate office time?
After emerging from the pandemic — and with a potential recession on the horizon — a number of industries are...
21 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
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