A former client of BigLaw firm HWL Ebsworth has been found to have lost an opportunity to develop a property because of a “negligent failure” by the firm, alleged to have lost the former client $130 ...

A barrister who sued Nine for falsely suggesting she was a dog thief failed to overturn an order for the damages to be paid into court until a fee dispute with her former solicitors has been decided.

The Partner of the Year Awards is back for 2025 and is once again bringing you an unparalleled awards program that identifies the legal partners, or partners equivalent, across individual practice ...

In 2025, the legal services marketplace remains highly competitive, set against a backdrop of persistent high inflation, an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and an impending federal election.

In the looming “new normal”, there are opportunities that abound for the emerging generation of leaders to step up and stand out in a modernised yet still competitive legal landscape. Having a deeper ...

As rising demands and competing responsibilities increasingly stretch corporate counsel, Conga’s director of strategy, innovation, and transformation highlights the real-time challenges legal ...

Two lawyers and a conveyancer have moved from Gadens to McGilvray, a commercial firm based in Canberra.

Luke Westmore (pictured) has joined DLA Piper, having come over from PwC Legal. Prior to this, he served at K&L Gates. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium members. He is, ...

Australia’s biggest firms have unveiled enormous promotions rounds, and a Federal Court judge advised firm leaders to avoid the “theatre” of approaches that have eroded professionalism. Here is your ...

Jamie Shannon Darams SC, a barrister with Greenway Chambers, was reprimanded and fined $10,000 for the unwanted sexual touching of a female solicitor during a 2023 work Christmas function.

International firm Allens has promoted 86 lawyers and corporate service staff to more senior positions across the Asia-Pacific region.

A law firm director dodged a strike-off order by convincing a court his behaviour did not justify a finding he was permanently unfit to practise, even if it was “very serious professional misconduct”.