practice
How new firm owners can win their first client
When launching a new firm, one might assume that securing the first client requires a flashy and expensive marketing...
10 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
How introverted lawyers can build a thriving practice without stressful networking
The introvert’s dilemma: Here is how one can become a rainmaker without the schmooze, writes Kristen Porter.
15 May 2025
By Kristen Porter
‘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 Dr Edward Phelps
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 Ben Paul
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 Tom Young and Julie Brown
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 Yule Guttenbeil
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