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Law Squared’s new CEO takes over
Global law firm Law Squared appoints Claire Sundin (pictured, right) as its new chief executive, the firm’s first CEO...
31 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
Clyde & Co takes principal from Gilchrist Connell
Global law firm Clyde & Co has added a partner from national rival Gilchrist Connell, where she held the principal...
30 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Baker McKenzie adds 2 partners to key practice areas
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has expanded its Australian team with the addition of two new partners, strengthening...
30 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Litigation partner joins Jones Day from HSF Kramer
A class action defence litigation partner has joined global law firm Jones Day from BigLaw rival Herbert Smith...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HSF Kramer appoints chief AI officer
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has hired a global chief AI officer, as it looks to further leverage AI...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
A&O Shearman expands into real estate with partner from global rival
Global law firm A&O Shearman has established a dedicated real estate practice in Australia by appointing a partner...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why Australia is an ‘incredibly important’ market for Kennedys
Speaking recently with Lawyers Weekly, Kennedys’ senior partner and APAC managing partner unpacked why the Australian...
22 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Ashurst poaches MinterEllison tax partner after global co-head exit
Global law firm Ashurst has strengthened its taxation practice with the addition of a partner from national rival...
16 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Inside K&L Gates’ game plan to dominate Australia’s legal market
Global law firm K&L Gates is doubling down on its ambition to remain a dominant player in Australia’s legal...
08 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
MinterEllison adopts Legora
BigLaw firm MinterEllison has invested in another AI platform to unlock broader thinking, it said.
02 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
Allens adopts Legora and CoCounsel
BigLaw firm Allens is investing in two legal AI platforms, “as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering greater...
16 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
KWM hires ‘Australia’s most sought-after’ specialist indirect tax expert
On 1 September 2025, global law firm King & Wood Mallesons welcomed indirect tax expert Andrew Sommer to the firm...
09 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Clyde & Co launches first Netherlands office via strategic merger
Global law firm Clyde & Co has expanded its European footprint with the launch of a new office in Rotterdam, the...
04 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
A&O Shearman adds disputes partner from Ashurst
Global law firm A&O Shearman has strengthened its disputes practice in Perth with the appointment of a partner from...
19 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
K&L Gates takes tax partner from Deloitte
Global law firm K&L Gates has bolstered its taxation team with the appointment of a partner from a big four firm.
11 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Jones Day adds employment partner from Ashurst
Global firm Jones Day has strengthened its employment practice with the addition of a seasoned employment partner from...
06 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
K&L Gates adds partner from global rival
Global law firm K&L Gates has strengthened its Perth arbitration team with the appointment of a partner from rival...
04 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Baker McKenzie takes Corrs special counsel
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed a special counsel to support the continued growth of its Melbourne...
30 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Kennedys names new CFO
Global law firm Kennedys has named a new chief financial officer, marking the fourth senior business services...
29 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Clifford Chance’s head on why lawyers should only plan 2 years in advance
In a recent video interview, the Australian managing partner of global firm Clifford Chance reflected on some of the...
23 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy