More First Nations input is needed to improve the Australian legal and court system — which this criminal lawyer said would result in a system “less punitive and more culturally appropriate”.

A court has restrained a Melbourne solicitor from leaving the country pending an investigation into a missing $26.6 million.

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.

Folklaw, with Lawyers Weekly, consulted with their followers in Facebook to find out why lawyers have such a bad reputation, why they are at the butt end of so many bad jokes and the three main ...

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.

A Perth-based legal practitioner has been publicly reprimanded for conduct that fell “substantially below” a reasonable standard of competence and diligence expected.

In the wake of an inquiry report that recommended the decriminalisation of cannabis, the NSW Bar has called on the state government to refocus its attention on more pressing issues.

National law firm Piper Alderman has appointed a partner for its projects, infrastructure and construction team, who will be based in its Perth office.

Employment partner Helene Lee has moved from Deloitte Legal to Dentons, along with senior associate Angela Cartwright, solicitor Charlie Phipps, and legal assistant Bridget Cook.

Amid a period of rapid growth for the personal injury firm, Arnold Thomas & Becker has promoted 11 lawyers and 12 support staff. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium members ...

Hicksons Lawyers has promoted eight of its lawyers ahead of its merger with Hunt & Hunt NSW on 1 July.