growth
Why are BigLaw firms acquiring boutiques?
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of national practices snapping up smaller market players. In an...
16 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Maddocks takes corporate partner, team from EY
National law firm Maddocks has appointed a partner for its corporate team from big four rival EY, who has brought his...
15 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson Lawyers
National law firm HWL Ebsworth has bolstered its environmental and planning offerings in South Australia by acquiring...
07 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How Henry Davis York’s head realised the firm needed to combine with NRF
In a recent episode of Legal Firesides, the former managing partner of Henry Davis York (now part of Norton Rose...
02 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Bird & Bird’s co-heads on ‘being small within big’
Recently, the new country heads in Australia for global firm Bird & Bird sat down with Lawyers Weekly to discuss...
02 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How your law firm can break $2m
Growing a law firm beyond $2 million requires some significant shifts, writes Jenny Stilwell.
23 June 2025
By Jenny Stilwell
Conditsis Lawyers acquires Brazel Moore Lawyers
NSW-based firm Conditsis Lawyers has acquired Brazel Moore Lawyers, based on the state’s Central Coast, together with...
19 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
LHD Lawyers acquires Holding Redlich’s personal injury practice
National firm LHD Lawyers has acquired the personal injury division of BigLaw player Holding Redlich, which will see...
16 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
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 advisers.
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 Morse.
27 September 2024
By Hans Morse