SME firms

Archer Scott Lawyers expands with firm acquisition and BigLaw hire
Melbourne-based firm Archer Scott Lawyers has made a significant growth play, bolstering its national presence through...
25 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Stork Davies strengthens Perth presence with second office
West Australian boutique firm Stork Davies has expanded its presence by opening a second office in the Perth...
11 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Tax reform shockwaves: The policy change that’s got legal tech start-ups talking
As SMEs’ concerns grow over proposed federal budget tax changes, legal tech start-up JurisTechne’s founder and the...
09 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
InfoTrack, Parachute AI team up to reduce manual processes for SME law firms
Australian legal tech provider InfoTrack and AI-powered legal operating system Parachute AI have unveiled a new...
13 May 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
2 boutique firms merge to fuel growth
Having operated independently for a combined 24 years, Mitry Lawyers and Emerson Lewis Lawyers have joined forces in a...
27 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
What Australia’s disappearing middle means for the legal market
The mid-market in legal services is being compressed from above by premium firms protecting complexity, and from below...
25 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Former Allens senior associate launches standalone practice
A leading figure in banking and financial services law, with experience at a global law firm and one of Australia’s...
19 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
1 in 5 boutique firms still shy away from AI
Artificial intelligence is sweeping through Australian midsize law firms, promising faster workflows and smarter...
12 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
The ‘beating heart’ of enterprise: Why sole traders need better recognition
As Australia’s sole traders continue to grow, quietly shaping the economy, small-business advocates are urging the...
05 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Why hybrid practices are a game changer in an era of DIY legal advice
Pioneering a new era in legal practice, family law sits at the forefront of innovation and flexibility, navigating a...
29 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Senior Gair Legal duo launch boutique personal injury and employment law firm
Two senior Gair Legal lawyers have stepped away from the defendant SME firm to launch their own boutique practice,...
29 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
RCR Lawyers returns to original name ahead of 25th anniversary
As it nears its 25th anniversary, SME law firm RCR Lawyers has reverted to its original name, Rostron Carlyle Lawyers....
08 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Prominent litigation lawyers launch RA Law Group
Former partners at Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers have launched their own independent firm, focused on delivering...
11 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Qld succession lawyer launches new standalone firm
Recognised twice in a row as a finalist for the Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law) category at the Women in Law...
06 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
WRP Legal celebrates 10 years of growth and innovation
Adelaide-based firm WRP Legal has celebrated 10 years in practice, a milestone that the co-founding director attributes...
23 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Women-led firms driving family-centric reforms in law, says boutique MD
Leadership, grounded in flexibility and purpose, is disrupting traditional ways of working, one firm’s co-founder and...
03 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Innovation divide: Why small law needs its own playbook for AI adoption
BigLaw is resourced but slow. Small law is agile but under-equipped. To bridge the innovation divide, small firms must...
14 August 2025
By Talya Faigenbaum
How to thrive financially in your first year of running a law firm
Launching your own law firm can be one of the most rewarding moves in your legal career, but it also brings a unique...
07 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Madgwicks Lawyers celebrates 50 years
Melbourne-based firm Madgwicks Lawyers has celebrated its 50th anniversary, which the firm said is a significant...
24 July 2025
By Lauren Croft
How to juggle motherhood and lead a law firm
Balancing motherhood with running a law firm is no easy feat. Here, Marial Lewis reveals the strategies she’s put in...
17 July 2025
By Grace Robbie