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Kells adds partner and 4 associates
Illawarra-based firm Kells Lawyers has elevated five of its lawyers to more senior roles, including one to partner and...
14 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Media Arts Lawyers partner launches boutique firm
After nearly 15 years with Media Arts Lawyers, its first female partner has launched her own boutique legal practice.
13 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
ATO to consult on ‘future tax administration’ for small firms
The Australian Taxation Office has revealed plans to create new digital tools and services for small businesses as part...
05 June 2025
By Miranda Brownlee
Mullins elevates 2 to partner
Brisbane-based commercial firm Mullins Lawyers has promoted two female senior lawyers to partner within its sports law...
21 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Are psychological safety laws being rendered ‘useless’ in small law firms?
Addressing psychological safety in the workplace is a new imperative for Australian businesses, with significant...
26 September 2024
By Kace O'Neill
Brisbane firm accused of ‘negligent’ handling of criminal case
A woman levelled several allegations at a Brisbane criminal law firm, including claims her solicitors provided...
24 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Government’s ‘high-taxing agenda’ damaging small business, says Peter Dutton
Complex changes to the IR system, increased taxes and rising energy costs are crippling small firms and impacting...
04 April 2024
By Miranda Brownlee
Small firms are struggling to keep up with financial pressures
New research has highlighted a concerning trend around Australians working longer hours for reduced wages, with small...
04 April 2024
By Kace O'Neill
Working flexible hours and staying competitive
When this principal started his own firm while keeping his full-time role, he thought he would be working mostly on...
07 March 2024
By Lauren Croft
30 Under 30 winner promoted to director
Adelaide firm WRP Legal & Advisory has promoted four, including one award-winning senior associate to director.
05 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
RCR Lawyers acquires Brisbane boutique
SME firm Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers has acquired a boutique firm in Brisbane in addition to promoting a partner.
01 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
Key challenges for young lawyers entering the SME space
For new practitioners starting at SME firms, several key challenges exist – both from a business perspective and a...
30 November 2023
By Lauren Croft
SMEs urged to start preparing for Privacy Act changes
Small businesses and law firms should start taking proactive steps to comply with the Privacy Act ahead of slated...
30 November 2023
By Lauren Croft
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
Establishing a new practice area for a boutique
Developing a new practice area at a boutique firm was a “daunting exercise” for this young lawyer, but he found...
22 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
Millennials, Gen Z ‘MIA’: SME sector missing business owners
A new survey has revealed that young Australians are missing in action from leadership in Australia’s small-business...
23 March 2023
By Lauren Croft
Queensland firm recruits special counsel
Queensland law firm Travis Schultz & Partners has welcomed a new special counsel to its compensation practice.
30 January 2023
By Emma Musgrave
Law firm merger to target Sunshine Coast
The heads behind a newly minted law firm merger have Australia’s Sunshine Coast front of mind for their 2023...
24 January 2023
By Emma Musgrave
Why contracts are important for firms of all sizes
Firms of all different shapes and sizes can take value from contracts, especially in terms of growth, according to this...
19 January 2023
By Lauren Croft
Australia will enter a recession in 2023, SMEs say
A new survey has revealed the views of Australian SME law firms and businesses — a number of which are...
12 January 2023
By Jon Bragg