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 ...

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.

Global firm Jones Day has strengthened its employment practice with the addition of a seasoned employment partner from rival firm Ashurst.

New research from the College of Law has shown that corporate salaries continue to be the best in the legal profession, with 38 per cent of lawyers unhappy with their current pay.

The loyalty of a Perth-based law firm was called into question by a previous client, which told a court it was troubled by the solicitors’ representation of a former director it has brought action ...

Global law firm K&L Gates has strengthened its Perth arbitration team with the appointment of a partner from rival global firm Clifford Chance.

Queensland-based Mullins Lawyers has appointed a seasoned commercial litigation and arbitration specialist as its newest partner.

The personal injury claim process can be a daunting and emotionally taxing journey for anyone involved. Behind every file is a client grappling with physical pain, psychological stress, financial ...

Major law firm Cornwalls is partnering with Lawyers Weekly to acknowledge and applaud women who are influencing and leading the legal profession, by sponsoring the Flos Greig Trailblazer Award, which ...

Alongside a new general manager, Brisbane firm Green Mortgage Lawyers appointed a lawyer to head up its commercial lending team.

Russell Kennedy has appointed experienced litigator Deren Hassan as a principal in its Sydney office, expanding the firm’s commercial litigation and dispute resolution capabilities.

Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the bedrock of legal reasoning. And yet, many experienced lawyers will admit to ...