law firm

Stopping firms from ‘ghosting’ law students
Across Australia, law students face a frustrating and disheartening challenge during their job searches: being...
02 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
McInnes Wilson names 7 new principals
National law firm McInnes Wilson has appointed seven new principals and announced 10 additional senior promotions...
02 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
KHQ Lawyers aligns with major Chinese firm
Melbourne-based boutique law firm KHQ Lawyers has entered an alliance with DeHeng Law Offices, one of China’s largest...
02 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Gadens impersonated in US-based recruitment fraud
National law firm Gadens has been impersonated in fraudulent recruitment practices over in the US, with scam ads posing...
27 June 2025
By Kace O'Neill
McCullough Robertson promotes 18, including 1 partner
East coast-based firm McCullough Robertson has elevated 18 lawyers to more senior positions as it continues its growth...
26 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
Peter & Kim launches second Australian office
International arbitration firm Peter & Kim has expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new office in...
26 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
How law firms can stay profitable amid rising expenses and client pushback
Amid a peak period of financial and operational challenges, senior lawyers from national law firms are sharing key...
11 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
What they don’t tell you about starting your own firm
Some may believe that setting up a law firm is a relatively straightforward and simple process. However, Ahmad Faraj...
09 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘It’s time to shift the narrative’: Managing the pressure of being a partner
The legal profession is renowned for its relentless demands and high standards; however, for partners, these pressures...
06 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why succession planning is a vital part of being a leader
While it can be easy to dismiss succession planning, three firm owners have stressed that failing to prepare for the...
03 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
Beware the noisy and critical leader
In a post-pandemic world in which organisations are redefining culture and workers are recalibrating their career...
22 May 2025
By Travis Schutlz
‘We're going to be around for a long time’: Inside this firm owner’s unique marketing strategy
In a world where traditional advertising often gets drowned out, one firm owner is standing out with a fresh approach...
22 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
The private equity infiltration: A new era for law firm investment?
The legal profession, long known for its conservative approach to structure and governance, is quietly undergoing a...
22 May 2025
By Kim Wiegand
‘The balance of power will shift again’ following drop in legal salaries
Following findings indicating that a significant number of Australian lawyers are unhappy with their compensation,...
21 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Firms falling short for female lawyers
Despite advancements in the legal profession in tackling gender inequality, female lawyers still face distinct...
21 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Workplace culture ‘critical’ to boosting lawyers’ wellbeing
Research from two Australian universities has uncovered that almost half of lawyers feel that their firm’s workplace...
12 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Law firms fall short on workplace wellbeing, IBA warns
The IBA has revealed that nearly 50 per cent of lawyers have concerns regarding their firms’ ability to support their...
06 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
2 former HSF partners open Chord Advisory
Two prominent figures in Australia’s infrastructure law sector have established a “next-generation” law firm that...
01 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
The real reasons female lawyers want to leave the profession
Despite meaningful progress towards gender equality in the legal profession, countless female lawyers still encounter...
30 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
What firms need to do to prevent vicarious trauma
As legal professionals navigate the emotionally charged landscape of their work and confront the traumatic experiences...
23 April 2025
By Grace Robbie