Gender pay gaps getting worse in Aussie law firms

Australia’s biggest law firms had their gender pay data exposed for the second year in a row. Here, Lawyers Weekly...

04 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Macpherson Kelley adds 3 senior lawyers across multiple practice areas

National law firm Macpherson Kelley has continued expanding with three senior appointments, including a principal...

07 October 2024

By Lauren Croft

High Court decision heralds in ‘significant shift’ for arbitration

A significant victory in the High Court on proportionate liability legislation will influence how lawyers conduct...

05 September 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Macpherson Kelley adds 2 principals from Sparke Helmore

Following the hiring of a new commercial principal last week, Macpherson Kelley has welcomed another two principals...

29 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Macpherson Kelley bolsters commercial team with new principal lawyer

Macpherson Kelley has added a new principal lawyer in Sydney, who joins the firm’s commercial team....

26 August 2024

By Lauren Croft

Senior associate returns to Macpherson Kelley as a special counsel

Macpherson Kelley has welcomed back a senior associate, who spent the last two years at HWL Ebsworth, as its newest...

26 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Macpherson Kelley special counsel joins Sydney boutique as partner

Alyce Johnson has joined emerging Sydney-based corporate and commercial law firm MillerPrince as its newest...

24 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Criminal lawyer Zali Burrows’ case against firm ‘doomed to fail’

A court says criminal lawyer Zali Burrows’ fourth attempt to avoid paying her former law firm $12,000 in legal bills...

18 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Macpherson Kelley promotes 6

East coast-based firm Macpherson Kelley has started 2024 by making six promotions, including one to principal, one to...

17 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bartier Perry partner joins Macpherson Kelley as a principal

Mid-market firm Macpherson Kelley has appointed a new principal for its property and construction...

30 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Thomson Geer takes property team, including 2 partners, from Macpherson Kelley

National practice Thomson Geer has moved to strengthen its property ranks with the appointment of two partners and...

27 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Macpherson Kelley names new chief people officer

Emerging BigLaw firm Macpherson Kelley has promoted its national HR manager to the role of chief people...

16 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Macpherson Kelley promotes 13, adds special counsel

Mid-tier firm Macpherson Kelley has elevated 13 professionals to more senior roles and has also appointed a new special...

03 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Dispute resolution in ‘safe and progressive hands’ with Australia’s next generation

Inside and outside of the court system, dispute resolution has taken off in Australia. And with more young lawyers than...

21 April 2023

By Lauren Croft

Macpherson Kelley adds principal, special counsel

Mid-tier firm Macpherson Kelley has appointed a new principal for its corporate merger and acquisition (M&A) team...

19 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Macpherson Kelley appoints 2 special counsel

Mid-tier firm Macpherson Kelley has hired two new special counsel, bolstering its Brisbane property and Victorian...

30 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Tokenism doesn’t help’ bridge inequality in leadership roles

Many firms have a long way to go in bringing women into leadership roles. The employees at one SME firm discuss how a...

13 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

Autoleague advised on cap raise and buyout

Car dealership network, Autoleague, has been advised by Macpherson Kelley on its capital raise and management led $150...

27 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Macpherson Kelley takes planning and environment team from Swaab

Macpherson Kelley has added a new planning and environment team to its Sydney office, all of whom join from...

25 August 2022

By Lauren Croft

ASIC move to protect victims of family violence welcomed by lawyers

In a move to help protect victims of family violence, ASIC has adopted a new policy, which family lawyers have called...

11 August 2022

By Lauren Croft