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Why firms can no longer treat cross-border payments as business as usual

A routine feature of global legal practice is about to become far more complex, as incoming AML reforms force law firms...

06 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

Allens promotes 16 to partner Down Under

Global law firm Allens has elevated 16 lawyers to its partnership ranks across Australia, spanning 10 practice areas.

22 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

Jones Day reveals ransomware attack

International firm Jones Day, which has offices in Australia, has disclosed that a cyber attack has compromised...

09 April 2026

By David Hollingworth

Global conflicts and trade tensions reshape workforces and employee wellbeing, warns IBA

As geopolitical conflicts and political tensions persist, a new report from the International Bar Association has...

14 August 2025

By Grace Robbie

Legal teams looking to provide value through tech-driven efficiency, report says

A new report highlights how general counsel and their law departments are moving to showcase value and enable business...

08 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Jones Day adds 2 corporate partners in Sydney

Two partners, who were most recently at Hogan Lovells, have joined global firm Jones Day in its corporate practice.

24 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

DEI in BigLaw ‘not going away’, despite Zuckerberg’s call for more ‘masculine energy’

Time will tell how receptive American corporations are to a shift back to “bro culture”. For the heads of some of...

20 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Geopolitical tension a ‘significant and rising’ concern for in-house counsel, survey finds

In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, new research highlights how these challenges are at the...

05 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Why having a dedicated Japan practice is important for law firms

In today’s interconnected global legal landscape, the presence of a dedicated Japanese practice within a law firm has...

06 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

Legal profession’s global economic impact valued at $2.4tn

A new report from the International Bar Association quantifying law’s socioeconomic impact shows that the work of...

11 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former PwC Australia partner launches defamation proceedings against the firm

A former partner of PwC, who successfully sued the firm over its attempts to force him into retirement, has now filed...

31 May 2024

By Miranda Brownlee

Dye & Durham names new Australia-based VP of sales

Global cloud-based legal practice management software provider Dye & Durham has appointed a new vice-president of...

27 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Morae acquires Exigent, doubling its global capacity

Global digital and business solutions provider Morae has completed a strategic acquisition of Exigent, which will see...

03 November 2023

By Lawyers Weekly

Macquarie Law School students place 2nd in global mooting comp

Students from Macquarie University Law School recently competed in the global Nuremberg Moot Court 2023, in a final...

07 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

9 Australian universities rank in top 100 globally

The QS World University Rankings have been revealed for 2024, with six Australian schools in the top 50 in the world.

10 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

3 Aussies make partner at Baker McKenzie in global cohort of 89

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has elevated 89 lawyers to its partnership, across 41 worldwide locations, with three...

30 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How HighQ transformed Marelli’s global legal team's legal workflows

As the eighth largest automotive supplier in the world, Marelli needed a centralised platform and harmonised processes...

05 June 2023

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Unlock Global Opportunities: nrol Expands to London, Connecting Australian Lawyers to Prestigious Firms Worldwide

nrol, a leading legal recruitment agency based in Sydney, is thrilled to announce the opening of its overseas office in...

29 May 2023