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7 in 10 firms say AI saves time, but most still don’t use it where it matters most
While 71 per cent of law firms say artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful time savings in day-to-day...
14 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
How GCs are becoming the secret weapon driving business growth
General counsel are no longer just legal gatekeepers, with a new big four report revealing how they’ve evolved into...
12 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
The ‘baseline expectations’ for Gen Z lawyers
A new report sheds light not just on the “transformative” moment that Gen Z has arrived in the workforce, but also...
12 May 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Gen Z could be ‘unexpectedly consequential demographic’ for law’s future, LOD report says
A new report from Lawyers On Demand finds that lawyers from Generation Z are going to change the legal profession, if...
05 May 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
7 in 10 law firms rank profitability as their top priority
Profitability is taking centre stage in legal strategy globally, with 70 per cent of law firms ranking it as a top...
30 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
2026 set to be a ‘significant year’ for class action, report finds
The class action space could be set for a game-changer year, with a new Allens report revealing that landmark judgments...
09 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Australian law firms lag global counterparts in AI uptake
Trust in artificial intelligence in Australian legal circles is the lowest anywhere in the world, new research from...
25 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
What’s topping the agenda for mid-sized firms in 2026
As Australian mid-sized law firms head into 2026 with fewer external shocks but tighter growth constraints, new data...
26 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
6 legal tech trends that will redefine law firms, legal teams in 2026
As AI adoption soars to unprecedented levels across law firms and legal departments, a new NetDocuments report...
13 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Surge in ‘nervous shock’ claims fuels push for national reform
With mental illness-related compensation claims almost doubling since 2018, pressure is mounting on Australia’s...
12 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Most read stories about reports in 2025
It’s been a landmark year for Australia’s legal profession, with major reports shining a spotlight on technology,...
23 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Resilience amid uncertainty: The latest on the Aussie M&A market
Economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions are being tempered through the resilience and strategic adaptability of...
26 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Over half of in-house lawyers eyeing moves to law firms
A new Axiom survey finds a retention crisis brewing as almost half of in-house lawyers look for new roles – but most...
25 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
M&A deals made with ‘offensive ambition’, research reveals
M&A activity is recovering following a post-COVID-19 low, with three in four (75 per cent) organisations saying...
05 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Report: Australian firms outpacing global counterparts in AI use
Almost 100 per cent of Australian legal professionals use AI in some capacity – the highest uptake in the world,...
04 November 2025
By Lauren Croft
1 in 3 Aussie law firms forced to pay $25k, on average, to access own data
“Disturbing” findings from a global legal technology provider have revealed the financial impact Australian law...
29 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
$1.9bn in Australian class action settlements sets new high – here’s what’s driving the surge
Record settlements, landmark High Court decisions, and a spike in filings have pushed Australia’s class action...
27 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Australian Human Rights Act closer than ever to being established, report finds
After half a century of stalled reforms and missed opportunities, a new report has indicated that Australia may now be...
14 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
How lawyers can reclaim control in the face of overwhelm
New research showed that overwhelm among lawyers is closely tethered to the culture of the profession; it explored the...
07 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
The top 2 priorities shaping GCs’ strategies until 2026
As the second half of 2025 unfolds, artificial intelligence and contract analytics have quickly risen to the top of the...
07 October 2025
By Grace Robbie