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Tech-inspired competition looms for small firms in 2025
In the new year, technology will “empower smaller firms to compete like never before”, one general manager...
09 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
New Chapter Legal opens its doors
Earlier this week, co-directors Cristian Urdea and Jeremy Koadlow (formerly of M A Legal) opened the doors to New...
24 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Small businesses ‘writing the playbook’ on flexibility
When it comes to offering flexible working arrangements or implementing return-to-office (RTO) mandates, small- to...
03 October 2024
By Kace O'Neill
Is play the missing link for small firms?
Let’s press play on our professional lives and rediscover the power of fun. After all, a workforce that plays...
30 August 2024
By Dr Kate Renshaw
Sydney firm rebrands as HFK Lawyers with partners, lawyers from Rostron Carlyle Rojas
A firm founded in the 1960s, which was acquired by Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers a decade ago, has split off from RCR,...
29 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Aussie SMEs struggling, data reveals
The performance of SME firms across the country has been calculated at -2.0 in comparison to GDP for May 2024,...
18 July 2024
By Imogen Wilson
Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers promotes 3
Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers has elevated three lawyers, including one to principal.
18 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
SME law and accounting firms need to work together
Boutique law firms need to explore partnerships with local accounting firms to create a strategic position in offering...
11 July 2024
By Imogen Wilson
Government ‘failing’ small firms, says teal MP
Independent member for Wentworth Allegra Spender has criticised the government over its failure to deliver the...
30 May 2024
By Miranda Brownlee
Ugly break-up leads to unfair dismissal complaint for boutique firm owner
The sole trader of a boutique firm was forced into an unfair dismissal fight with a man she was in a decades-long...
16 May 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Are surging bankruptcy rates in Australia boosting SME M&A activity?
With Australian businesses facing record-breaking bankruptcy levels, Bartier Perry corporate partner Michael Cossetto...
01 May 2024
By Grace Robbie
SMEs to receive free AI education
Australian small and medium firms will now be able to access a free course in AI through TAFE NSW.
07 March 2024
By Miranda Brownlee
Aspect Legal hires new special counsel
Sydney-based commercial law firm Aspect Legal has continued to grow its team by appointing former Nexus Law partner...
26 February 2024
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 SME firm episodes in 2023
After surpassing 2 million downloads worldwide, the Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network has had a massive year. Here, we...
21 December 2023
By Lawyers Weekly
Embracing change: Why lawyers should keep an open mind about their practice area
It’s important to maintain an open mind when it comes to one’s practice area, with lawyers being urged to...
23 November 2023
By Emma Musgrave
The benefits of creating a family-friendly legal workplace
The founder of a Newcastle-headquartered law firm has shared her insights on the importance of providing support to...
23 November 2023
By Emma Musgrave
Embracing innovation in a ‘conservative’ practice area
An award-winning boutique firm owner has revealed how he’s able to maintain an edge over the competition, despite...
31 August 2023
By Emma Musgrave
SME firms ‘realistic’ about tech challenges ahead
Boutique law firms don’t necessarily need to compete with big players in the market on tech adoption and utilisation,...
31 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Qantas pilot’s sexual harassment lawsuit takes hit
The Federal Court has struck out documents prepared by a female Qantas pilot who alleged the major airline created and...
17 August 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Federal Court judgment should serve as a warning to SMEs
A small business has gone into liquidation following a $125,000 fine from the Federal Court after it faked online...
27 July 2023
By Lauren Croft