Two HSF partners have highlighted the biggest headwinds they’re having to grapple, both internally and externally, and how this has altered the way in which they approach leadership.

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 ...

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.

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.

MinterEllison has promoted 10 lawyers to its partnership, as well as 14 to special counsel, four to executive director, four to director, 51 to senior associate and eight to senior manager. This ...

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.

How can lawyers take a seat at the top table as strategic advisers Lawyers are entitled to take a seat at the top table, but that position is earned, not just assumed, writes Robert... For legal ...

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

Mid-tier firm Coleman Greig Lawyers has appointed a senior lawyer from Gilbert + Tobin as its new principal lawyer and ...

In May this year, it was revealed that 82 per cent of Australian workers were feeling pressured to work additional hours — with legal recruiters at the time confirming that “lawyers’ hours have always ...

At least five global law firms with an active presence in the Australian market have been targeted in the latest business email compromise scam. Lawyers Weekly understands Allen & Overy, Clifford Ch ...