Future

Is the future of law written by AI?
The next generation of legal technology is looking to move beyond standalone AI tools towards deeply integrated...
11 November 2026
By Matthew Taylor
The new tool allowing boutique firms to compete with BigLaw
As artificial intelligence reshapes the legal industry, boutique law firms are finding new ways to compete with...
29 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Lawyers warned: Your next client has probably already asked ChatGPT
AI is reshaping the legal client journey, changing how Australians understand their legal problems, prepare for advice,...
14 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Lawyers’ judgement becoming ‘more valuable, not less’ in age of AI
As AI reshapes legal services, one BigLaw executive has reinforced that firms must balance practical adoption and...
14 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Future of law: Why new tech is yet to transform legal service delivery
While artificial intelligence has seen widespread adoption across the legal sector, studies have found that this uptake...
12 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
BigLaw’s big bets: Where firms are investing
Australia’s largest law firms will, broadly, invest in their employees, technology platforms, and the practice areas...
10 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
In-house lawyers in 2030: Why trust and judgement matter more than ever
As AI reshapes legal work, the in-house lawyers who create the most value by 2030 will be those trusted to navigate...
26 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
The critical trends defining the future of family law
As family and estates law undergoes rapid transformation, FLENA’s general manager believes the profession is entering...
03 August 2026
By Grace Robbie
5 forces set to redefine legal departments by 2030
As the in-house legal function enters a period of rapid evolution, new research from Gartner has identified five key...
28 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
What’s more important than AI in the future of law
Contrary to popular opinion, being human (in a tech-centric world) is actually the future of legal service delivery,...
26 May 2026
By Rachael Karlyl
Managing the pace of technological change in law
The past 12 months have seen an extraordinary volume of change in legal tech. Professionally, practically, and...
14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
How K&L Gates is preparing for future headwinds and opportunities
In a world where markets are volatile, cultures collide, and client expectations constantly evolve, two leaders from...
19 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Toyota Hybrid: The future of family law in Australia
Toyota’s hybrid technology didn’t diminish the brand’s reputation; it enhanced it by making reliability more...
30 October 2025
By Siobhan Mullins
Maddocks CEO maps the road ahead
As the national law firm celebrates 140 years since first opening its doors in Melbourne, David Newman has outlined the...
22 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
The urgent need for lawyers’ service offerings to evolve
The practice of law is evolving at breakneck speed, one firm head reflects, and those that do not keep pace with market...
19 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
The role of lawyers is changing
AI, lawyers, and the future of law: the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the business and practice...
11 June 2025
By Paul Ippolito
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 Lawyers Weekly
‘Utter disgrace’: Shane Drumgold’s future and reputation in law at risk
A large question mark is looming over Shane Drumgold’s future career and reputation in the legal profession following...
10 August 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Criminal lawyer’s $130k security order looms over future proceedings
A high-profile criminal lawyer will have to hand over $130,000 in security to a law firm she has been fighting for over...
10 August 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Property Finance Uncut: The potential for future rate changes
In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Finni Mortgages’ chief executive, Paul Glossop,...
01 August 2023
By Robyn Tongol