litigation

Energy company criticised for ‘overdue trial preparation’, non-compliance will not get its day in court

The drawn-out dispute between the Timor-Leste government and an Australian energy company has come to an end with the...

11 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

The rise of the AI-driven modern lawyer

While AI can be a useful resource, effective self-representation requires legal knowledge, critical judgement, and an...

02 September 2026

By Madeleine Porter

King & Spalding hires experienced health lawyer to join Sydney partnership

BigLaw firm King & Spalding has poached an experienced health lawyer from Thomson Geer to join its partnership in...

31 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Meridian Lawyers adds experienced insurance and construction litigator

Meridian Lawyers has appointed a former Lander & Rogers partner to join its professional and financial risks group,...

27 August 2026

By Matthew Taylor

The hidden toll of litigation

New research from James Cook University suggests that the processes inherent to litigation can cause lasting damage to...

24 August 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

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

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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