Finding and maintaining friendships as a lawyer

In the competitive world of legal practice, fostering friendships among peers may seem, to some, counterintuitive to...

05 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

The importance of internal networking

In today’s fast-paced professional environment, there is often an emphasis and focus on external networking. However,...

05 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Litigation explosion’ incoming for polyamorous relationships, family lawyer predicts

Although the law has caught up with non-traditional relationships, a principal who has represented polyamorous...

04 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Prioritising meaningful relationships in a busy profession

In the fast-paced world of law school, finding time for social and personal networks may seem like a challenge....

29 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

How relationships are the foundation for law firm growth

Here, award-winning lawyer Sven Burchartz underscores the nature of forging client relationships to ensure the success...

16 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

The 3 relationships you need to succeed as a lawyer

Drawing from her experiences and keen observations, current law and commerce student Giovanna Bongiorno believes...

13 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

How boutique owners can develop international relationships

Award-winning migration lawyer Marial Lewis reflects on why new firm owners need to prioritise fostering international...

02 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

Why lawyers need international relationships

Building international relationships is advantageous for lawyers as it increases their visibility, allows them to...

22 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

The impact of evolving relationships on family law

Following a new report on emerging trends within Australian relationships, one family lawyer has predicted that those...

03 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘It’s not all just about the lawyers’: The importance of external stakeholder relationships

Building relationships is a skill that Norton Law Group partner Gabriella Pomare has found especially relevant when...

08 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

The importance of building relationships as a boutique leader

Being a leader within a boutique law firm comes with managing employee expectations and building relationships within...

01 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Investing in relationships

Given how much the legal landscape is modernising, relationships are more essential than ever before. As Gabriella...

30 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pro bono about relationships, not just hours

Many metrics measure the worth of a firm’s pro bono work in terms of the number of hours contributed. One senior...

08 March 2023

By Jess Feyder

Fostering relationships with regulators

It is common for businesses to perceive, and treat, regulators as hostile adversaries — and they often are, write...

04 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

High Court decision ‘pays tribute to relationships in the modern world’

The “significant” decision of the High Court of Australia in Fairbairn v Radecki forces family lawyers to reassess...

16 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘We build deep trusted relationships with our staff, but also externally with our clients’

When establishing a new firm, finding partners and employees with complementary skill sets is an important aspect of...

12 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Firm culture has everything to do with forming genuine connections’

Whilst the legal profession can sometimes have a competitive reputation and be an intense working environment, these...

26 April 2022

By Lauren Croft

How to improve relationships between in-house teams and law firms

Too often, lawyers have a “mindset of self-sacrifice” when addressing client needs, and law firms need more...

05 April 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why smaller firms need to prioritise relationships

Building and maintaining relationships with barristers, contractors, and other stakeholders should be a priority for...

31 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

Strong relationships key to firm growth

Young lawyers need to be involved in networking and managing client relationships from their first day in a law firm,...

25 October 2013

By Priya Murthy