Trends

What lies ahead for insurance law in FY25–26?
As the insurance industry prepares for another year filled with anticipated changes and developments, three experienced...
04 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?
While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous...
30 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘The deal pipeline is strong’ for lawyers in 2025
BigLaw partners are optimistic about the coming 12 months, citing an anticipated uptick in M&A...
30 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Key trends that will impact the class action space in 2025
As the new year approaches, four lawyers discuss key trends set to significantly reshape the class action landscape...
25 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
Key trends that will shape the mediation landscape in 2025
As we look towards 2025, four mediators highlighted a diverse range of emerging trends, all poised to reshape how...
21 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
The evolving trends and challenges in music law
In the ever-changing music industry, seasoned music lawyer Julian Hewitt offers valuable insights into the trends and...
23 May 2024
By Grace Robbie
An affidavit mishap and disciplinary findings against barristers: What’s hot in law this week (22–26 April)
This week, UK-headquartered global law firms have named their new Australian partners, and the dust from Justice...
27 April 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
Thriving in the evolving area of media and communication law
As technological advancements continue to shape our world, new legal issues have arisen in the media and communication...
15 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Navigating the intersection of law and technology
The legal technology industry is in a perpetual state of evolution, adapting to the ever-changing landscape of...
10 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Navigating the depths of family law
Family law matters are often considered the most emotionally charged and contentious legal situations individuals can...
09 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Gender pay gaps exposed and a BigLaw acquisition proposal: What’s hot in law this week (26 Feb–1 Mar)
In the week when the Workplace Gender Equality Agency revealed the pay divides for men and women at Australia’s...
02 March 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
The ‘Big Stay’: The next workplace trend?
There have been plenty of trends affecting retention and attrition over the last few years. The Great Resignation,...
23 February 2024
By Jack Campbell
Will 2024 once again be the year of the litigator?
As we embark on a new year, the legal landscape in Australia is at the crossroads of dynamic change, presenting a...
06 February 2024
By Trevor Withane
M&A in 2024: What trends and sectors will drive deal activity?
Here, numerous BigLaw partners reflect on what the year ahead could bring for those in mergers and acquisitions and...
30 January 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
The trends law students should be across in 2024
As the legal industry continually evolves, 2024 will bring a multitude of challenges and opportunities for law...
22 January 2024
By Lauren Croft
‘Flexidus’: Is the hybrid debate a symptom of deep-seated issues?
With many employees across professional services being dragged back into the office, some (or a lot) are anticipating...
18 January 2024
By Nick Wilson
The new trends combating ‘unfulfilling’ and ‘detrimental’ workplaces
In the last year, “lazy girl” jobs and workplace trends have gained increased traction on social media, as workers...
01 November 2023
By Lauren Croft
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Understanding current in-house legal job market trends
From relocation and remuneration considerations to where we’re at in the new financial year, there are numerous...
22 August 2023
By Andrew Murdoch
Digital workplace trends can result in discrimination, says law academic
A new book by a CQU law lecturer has warned that digital workplace trends and artificial intelligence (AI) robot...
21 August 2023
By Lauren Croft
2023 class action filings ‘on pace to significantly outstrip’ last year’s numbers: Allens
The volume of class action proceedings being filed is ticking back up to pre-pandemic levels, with competing claims and...
08 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy