litigation
Life insurance and financial lines specialist joins Clyde & Co
The appointment tails three lateral partner arrivals, a partner promotion and the addition of two special counsel in...
18 March 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
DIY justice: The surge of self-representation and its toll on the justice system
While self-representation isn’t new, the recent surge of litigants taking justice into their own hands isn’t just...
11 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Jones Day nabs 3 partners from Corrs
Global law firm Jones Day has expanded its litigation bench with the appointment of three partners from BigLaw rival...
11 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Australia’s litigation outlook for 2026: Reform, regulation, and other trends
The year 2026 is in full swing, and Australia’s litigation landscape is being reshaped by a combination of legal...
26 February 2026
By Trevor Withane
Baker McKenzie takes IP litigation team from Clayton Utz
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has moved to deepen its bench in intellectual property litigation, with the appointment...
30 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
K&L Gates adds Sydney-based litigation and disputes partner
Global law firm K&L Gates has moved to expand its litigation and dispute resolution team in Sydney, with the...
30 January 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
Thomson Geer takes partner from BigLaw firm
National law firm Thomson Geer has bolstered its litigation and disputes practice with the addition of a partner from...
20 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Grill’d facing employee class action
Thousands of past and present employees of Grill’d have filed class action proceedings, alleging that the burger...
29 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Prominent litigation lawyers launch RA Law Group
Former partners at Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers have launched their own independent firm, focused on delivering...
11 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Ex-Wotton Kearney senior associate launches standalone practice
A former senior associate from a global law firm has opened the doors to his own practice, GopherWood Lawyers.
13 November 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
‘Ground-breaking’ international climate ruling puts Australia on notice
A “historic” decision by the UN’s International Court of Justice has determined that countries are legally...
30 July 2025
By Emma Partis
Self-representation in the Family Court is on the rise – and it’s undermining the system
The sharp rise in self-represented litigants is a trend within the Australian family law space that is quickly becoming...
28 July 2025
By Michael Tiyce
Property developer facing class action over alleged misuse of sunset clause
Carter Capner Law has brought proceedings against a property developer over the alleged wrongful termination of 27...
21 July 2025
By Liam Garman
Greenwashing litigation has mixed impact, says expert
The recent uptick in greenwashing litigation could have both positive and negative impacts on corporate climate...
01 July 2025
By Emma Partis
Trump administration sued over ‘uniquely destructive’ intimidation of BigLaw firms
The American Bar Association has filed proceedings against the US government, as well as federal departments and...
18 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
First Right to Disconnect case raises eyebrows, but not precedents
The first of what may well be many employment disputes pertaining to the Right to Disconnect has caught the attention...
10 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What does FY26 hold for the litigation sector?
As the litigation environment continues to shift following a dynamic FY25, there are a number of key challenges and...
28 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Further litigation likely for psychosocial risks in workplaces, despite withdrawn SafeWork prosecution
Issues pertaining to psychosocial injury and harm will “no doubt” result in future prosecutions despite SafeWork...
04 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
AI certain to generate more litigation, partners say
The age of artificial intelligence, and particularly GenAI, will increase access to justice and improve operational...
10 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy