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 Jerome Doraisamy

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 Jerome Doraisamy

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 Jerome Doraisamy

Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers promotes 3

Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers has elevated three lawyers, including one to

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 Jerome Doraisamy

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 Grace Robbie

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

07 March 2024

By Lauren Croft

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 Lauren Croft

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 Jerome Doraisamy

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 Jerome Doraisamy

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 Jerome Doraisamy

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