Jason Ricketts and David Hugo, both former senior partners at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), have launched Chord Advisory, a boutique firm that integrates legal and consultancy services.

The recent High Court decision to toss a solicitor’s common fund orders will apply to every jurisdiction outside of Victoria, which lawyers have warned could place greater pressure on the one state ...

Effective today (1 July), KWM has promoted a total of 82 employees, including 61 lawyers, to more senior positions. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium members. Commenting ...

National plaintiff firm Maurice Blackburn has named two new principals, two new special counsel, 13 new senior associates and 14 new associates as part of its January 2022 promotions round. The fir ...

In response to the Victorian government’s plan to legislate working from home as a legal right, leading lawyers across the state are weighing in on what this could mean for the legal profession.

Despite evidence he was cleared of a criminal contempt conviction, the Queensland Supreme Court confirmed a barrister was not a fit and proper person to hold a practising certificate.

The Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards is back for 2025 and is once again bringing you an unparalleled awards program that identifies the leading legal professionals and firms across the nation.

Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Forum 2025 is back again nationally recognising the legal professionals and firms for their dedication to the legal sector.

A Federal Court judge has disqualified himself from presiding over a proceeding he was recently involved in as senior counsel.

With the new year in full swing, graduate and junior legal professionals are looking to excel in an ever-competitive and dynamic market. Here, four firm heads weigh in on what they’re most keen to see ...

Discover the winners and finalists of the prestigious Australian Law Awards 2025 by Lawyers Weekly.

With the legal profession undergoing profound transformation – driven by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting client demands – the need for considered, profession-wide ...