litigation

Squire Patton Boggs adds former Clayton Utz veteran
BigLaw firm Squire Patton Boggs has strengthened its litigation practice group in Perth, with the appointment of a...
14 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Ashurst Perkins Coie adds litigation partner from Clayton Utz
Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie has appointed a partner from BigLaw rival Clayton Utz, who has joined its...
11 August 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Nathan Weinberger – Why Specialist Boutique Litigation Firms Are Shaping the Future of Law
Nathan Weinberger, Principal of Weinberger Lawyers, is a 2026 Australian Law Awards finalist and the driving force...
10 August 2026
Promoted by Weinberger Lawyers
Billionaire’s spies caught targeting DWF partner to uncover $570m litigation dispute secrets
A partner at global law firm DWF was wined and dined by private investigators posing as prospective clients in an...
29 July 2026
By Grace Robbie
Secret deals, cupcakes, and the law firm tug of war that started it all
The fractured relationship of law firm co-founders that led to a covert buyout – exposed with a tray of cupcakes –...
29 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Litigation funder’s case against class action plaintiffs a ‘classic example’ of abuse of process, says Chief Justice
Six months after their case last unravelled, the funders behind a class action over the WestConnex tunnel have again...
21 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Australia’s litigation boom: Why the nation is seeing more claims than ever
While Australia may be a relatively small nation, it is rapidly ascending the ranks as one of the world’s most...
30 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
AI in litigation: Why the reality inside law firms isn’t matching the hype
AI has rapidly evolved from a theoretical disruptor into a tangible force within litigation practice. But according to...
22 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
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