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Genevieve Collins on leaving Landers after 40 years

Last month, it was announced that Lander & Rogers chief executive partner Genevieve Collins will step down from her...

12 December 2024

By Lauren Croft

Sentencing, settlements and high-profile appointments: What’s hot in law this week (3-7 July)

From a cash rate hold to discussions of men aging out of law, this week has seen some diverse and thought-provoking...

08 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

High-profile criminal lawyer fails to scrap $130k bankruptcy notice

High-profile criminal lawyer Zali Burrows has failed to fend off a bankruptcy notice over a $130,000 legal...

13 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

What’s next for Hall & Wilcox?

In a conversation with Lawyers Weekly, Hall & Wilcox managing partner Tony Macvean said that although overall, the...

31 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

Retention of 3 to 5 years’ PQE lawyers a ‘key challenge’ for firms

The first female chair of Holman Webb has aspirations to ‘remove barriers and be a beacon for communication’, in...

01 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘It’s a great time to be part of the profession’

Investing in staff retention and technology whilst continuing to focus on client relationships are all key priorities...

19 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

Having clients who provide ‘endless fascination’

Whilst working as a suburban lawyer over a 47-year career, this author discovered how clients could impact your work,...

29 September 2022

By Lauren Croft

Managing media in high-profile cases

On this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers, we...

15 September 2022

By Robyn Tongol

‘Being authentic is incredibly important for success’

Good leaders are not only open and honest with their staff but are also constantly challenging themselves, according to...

13 September 2022

By Lauren Croft

Wills and estates space ‘is constantly evolving’

In recent years, the wills and estates space has shifted from a sub-category of law to a specialist discipline area —...

25 August 2022

By Lauren Croft

Migration law has a ‘direct effect on people’s lives’

The migration law space is filled with opportunities post-pandemic for lawyers willing to learn about the industry,...

12 July 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Discrimination is difficult to remove where it is hidden from view’: Legal bodies react to NSW profile of solicitors

More work is needed – both within the profession and in legislative changes – to fight discrimination and the...

07 July 2022

By Lauren Croft

Award wins boost a law firm’s global profile

Having walked away with the Technology Partner of the Year award last year, this Corrs Chambers Westgarth lawyer said...

10 May 2022

By Malavika Santhebennur

‘We should be optimistic about the months and years ahead’

K&L Gates has evolved in a number of ways throughout the pandemic – and the managing partner said he is only...

09 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

How the past few years ‘brought out the best’ in A&O

ESG, the competition for quality talent, diversity and net zero targets are all key areas of focus for Allen &...

05 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

The ‘positive evolution’ of Sparke Helmore

As the firm celebrates its 140th anniversary, the managing partner of Sparke Helmore, appointed last month, shared his...

01 April 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘I’m entitled to go through my day without being yelled at’

Standing up to difficult clients can often be necessary in order to protect you, your firm and your staff, said this...

22 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Law firms need to focus on people more than ever’, says Hall & Wilcox head

In order to attract and retain talent, firms need to be evolving and growing – both in terms of their ways of working...

02 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

In-house departments ‘ahead of some law firms’ in terms of innovation

As in-house legal departments become more innovative and companies aim to keep as much work in-house as possible, law...

28 February 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘There are massive injustices taking place every day in Australia’

The pro bono sector – after growing and evolving through the pandemic – has never been more important, both for the...

18 February 2022

By Lauren Croft