‘Soft law’ could drive ethical change in legal practice, IBA report suggests

Members of the legal community have highlighted the discussion surrounding the capacity of soft laws to influence and...

10 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Moving back to private practice after 11 years in-house

After working in-house for over a decade, this BigLaw partner decided to move back to private practice – a move he...

29 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to bolster insurance practice

National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley is moving to strengthen its market position in Queensland’s insurance...

23 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why your law practice is an easy target for cyber criminals

Last week, I talked to a former hacker who now works to protect cyber attack victims. He told me why law practices are...

10 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Reflections on transitioning back to private practice from in-house

After over a decade in-house, Jeremy Hanrahan decided to head back into private practice, joining the partnership at...

08 August 2023

By Robyn Tongol

IBA urges organisations to strengthen cyber security practices

The International Bar Association has released a new report emphasising the importance of cyber security for senior...

01 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Pinsent Masons launches Aussie employment and reward practice with teams from 2 BigLaw rivals

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has nabbed two partners and two special counsel from Lander & Rogers and a...

01 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyers need structured approaches to grow a practice

In today’s complex and competitive legal marketplace, lawyers are best served by following clear business development...

28 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lessons from 40+ years in practice

Prominent personal injury lawyer Henry Carus has been in practice for four decades. While it has not always been an...

14 July 2023

By Robyn Tongol

The Boutique Lawyer Show: What I’ve learnt from using AI in my practice

One must always be looking for better ways to do one’s job, says Yule Guttenbeil. In the context of artificial...

04 July 2023

By Robyn Tongol

Insurance practices thriving as economy tightens

As insurance law practices continue to expand despite a declining economy, are full-service and insurance-specific...

28 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Flying taxis: The next big practice area for lawyers?

The technology in the emerging flying taxis sector is well ahead of current regulations, and the opportunity for...

26 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Establishing a new practice area for a boutique

Developing a new practice area at a boutique firm was a “daunting exercise” for this young lawyer, but he found...

22 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Building a successful practice from anywhere and at any age

Award-winning lawyer Stephen Annicchiarico feels strongly that the greatest sense of professional achievement comes...

20 June 2023

By Robyn Tongol

In-house lawyers without private practice experience ‘will not compare’, says recruiter

For those considering a move in-house, this legal recruiter recommended having at least four years of private practice...

13 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

AI in practice: Experiencing the benefits and dangers

At this time, lawyers can no longer look towards the horizon stroking their chin, considering the coming of the AI...

18 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How firms should decide which practice management software to use

For law firms, choosing the right practice management software can be confusing, but this pair said there are an...

17 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

Minters moves to bolster super practice

BigLaw firm MinterEllison has been growing its superannuation practice in the last six months, with three key senior...

09 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Practice management musings and High Court rulings: What’s hot in law this week (10-14 Apr)

Headline hurdles for the daily operations of law firms have been at the forefront this past week, while the nation’s...

15 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Best cyber practices for small firms

Protecting a boutique practice against cyber risks must be viewed in the same vein as any other business risk,...

11 April 2023

By Robyn Tongol