Coal protest prohibited by NSW Supreme Court

A planned 30-hour blockade at a Newcastle port to protest new coal projects was prohibited by the NSW Supreme...

08 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Osborn Law adds new senior associate

Newcastle-based boutique Osborn Law has promoted one of its commercial solicitors to senior...

24 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘I want people to like their workplace’

While some boutique law firms remain adamant about bringing staff to return to the office full-time, others maintain...

28 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The benefits of creating a family-friendly legal workplace

The founder of a Newcastle-headquartered law firm has shared her insights on the importance of providing support to...

23 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sparke Helmore adds partner from Newcastle boutique

A corporate and commercial partner has rejoined BigLaw firm Sparke Helmore, having come across from boutique Newcastle...

20 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Newcastle’s ‘oldest law firm’, Baker Love, adds 3 solicitors

Baker Love, which opened its doors in the NSW city of Newcastle in 1875, has recently expanded with the hiring of three...

16 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

NSW government advised on new $58m campus for the University of Newcastle

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the state government of NSW on the new $58 million campus in...

13 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Greater Bank advised on merger with Newcastle Permanent

Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has advised Greater Bank Limited on its merger with Newcastle Permanent...

08 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hall & Wilcox adds team of 5 senior lawyers for Newcastle office

BigLaw firm Hall & Wilcox has appointed a partner, two special counsel, a senior associate and a lawyer from a...

03 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hamilton Locke acquires boutique, launches operations in Newcastle

Following a massive year of growth, Hamilton Locke has made yet another strategic acquisition — and will commence...

12 December 2022

By Lauren Croft

Newcastle Permanent merger to create Australia’s largest owned community bank

Clayton Utz has advised Newcastle Permanent on its merger with Greater Bank in a deal worth $19.5

15 November 2022

By Emma Musgrave

Newcastle firm rebrands in recognition of significant contribution from partners

Newcastle firm Roberts Legal has rebranded as Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers — which coincides with the firm...

10 October 2022

By Jess Feyder

Hicksons relocates its Newcastle office

East coast-based-firm Hicksons has relocated its Newcastle office to the state-of-the-art Darby...

16 June 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

New family law firm launches in Newcastle

A budding new family law firm, providing services across NSW, is dedicated to delivering positive experiences to its...

31 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Newcastle-based firm appoints new partner

Newcastle-based firm Baker Love has appointed a new partner and a new family law specialist, in a move the firm said...

04 April 2022

By Lauren Croft

Port of Newcastle goes green

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised a syndicate relating to the latest refinancing of Port of Newcastle,...

12 May 2021

By Emma Musgrave

Newcastle firm hires solicitor with 2 decades of experience

Newcastle’s oldest firm has hired a solicitor to its family law practice who will bring with her over 20 years’...

10 March 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Chief Justice welcomes Newcastle lawyers for first time in 25 years

For the first time in 25 years, Newcastle hosted the NSW Chief Justice and three top judges to admit new lawyers into...

26 February 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Firm launches Indigenous student scholarship in Newcastle

Law firm Moray & Agnew Newcastle has partnered with the local university to provide scholarships in law for...

14 December 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Newcastle firm grows its family law practice

Baker Love, the oldest firm in the Newcastle area, has appointed a new solicitor to its family law...

20 August 2020

By Tony Zhang