growth

Kennedys’ revenue grows 32% in Australia
Global law firm Kennedys has pushed through the $800 million global revenue mark, with its growth Down Under helping...
06 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
SME law firms ‘in a stronger position than ever’, given rise of AI and legal tech
The advent of artificial intelligence and legal tech platforms in recent years has allowed boutique law firms to scale...
24 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Demand, fees, and headcount all up for Aussie firms in FY24–25 (so far)
New research shows that Australian law firms have seen strong results in the first half of this financial year – but...
24 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What law firms will be most attractive for private equity investments?
Amid trade wars and a potential US recession, an economic downturn may see increased demand for legal services. Such an...
21 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
LegalVision to ‘aggressively’ grow following private equity investment
In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, LegalVision’s chief executive discussed the disruptor firm’s growth plans...
17 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Dentons’ Aussie chair and global CEO on regional opportunities and doing ‘more than law’
In a recent sit-down with Lawyers Weekly, the new Australian chair and global chief executive of BigLaw firm Dentons...
25 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Building a positive work culture in a BigLaw firm
Here, the current and incoming managing partners of a BigLaw firm share insights on the crucial importance of...
30 January 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why Bird & Bird is eyeing Adelaide as part of its growth strategy
While global businesses may see the biggest capital cities as the natural locations for expansion, BigLaw player Bird...
06 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Proximity continues to bolster expert adviser ranks
Two senior practitioners have joined the Canberra office of Proximity as expert
01 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Colin Biggers & Paisley adds insurance team from Clyde & Co
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has continued to bolster its insurance ranks, this time with the...
15 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Sparke Helmore opens in Cairns with trio from Holding Redlich
National law firm has expanded into northern Queensland, opening its 10th national office, with a trio from BigLaw...
30 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Capturing the BD vision within your firm
Here are five steps to help engage your workforce in business development practices, writes Hans...
27 September 2024
By Hans Morse
A&O Shearman to cull 10% of partners
Global law firm A&O Shearman is set to embark on post-merger strategic changes, which will – among other things...
11 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
AF Legal Group ‘in the early stages of a significant turnaround’
Listed national firm AF Legal Group (ASX: AFL) is optimistic about its prospects, having delivered revenue growth of 15...
05 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
DWF acquires Aussie claims management business
Global law firm DWF has successfully completed its acquisition of Proclaim as part of its push to bolster its presence...
05 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
NRF welcomes new Australia-based head of cyber practice
An award-winning lawyer has joined the partnership of Norton Rose Fulbright with her team and is set to head up the...
03 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clayton Utz takes 4 Canberra-based partners from Minters
BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has moved to swell its senior ranks in the nation’s capital, with the nabbing of a quartet of...
22 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Adapting your firm during periods of low client retention and cash flow
In times of low client retention and cash flow, law firms must adopt innovative and cost-effective strategies to boost...
22 July 2024
By Amanda Little
Pearce IP adds another special counsel
Boutique intellectual property firm Pearce IP has appointed its 16th professional for the year to date, adding “one...
16 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Pearce IP continues growth with 15th hire this year
Pearce IP has hired a new executive lawyer and head of litigation in New Zealand, reportedly the firm’s 15th new team...
27 May 2024
By Lauren Croft