Barrister and solicitor Jeremy Scudds allegedly sexually harassed a law clerk and subjected her to a hostile work environment between September 2023 and February 2024, according to a statement of ...

In the recently released annual Legal Firm of Choice Survey, Lawyers Weekly revealed that 22 per cent of female lawyers plan to leave their firms, with some even expressing a desire to step away from ...

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. This content ...

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has promoted four executive counsel in Australia as part of its global executive counsel promotion rounds. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium ...

In a statement sent to media, the Federal Court said a complaint made by a former staff member against a former judge was found to be unsubstantiated. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers ...

Elit Lawyers has appointed Jason Chew as its newest partner in a move to strengthen its capability in insurance policyholder disputes arising in the commercial, construction and infrastructure sectors ...

Effective from 1 July, Allens has promoted eight partners across a variety of key practice areas. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium members. If you check this box before ...

With the RBA predicted to cut rates again shortly, now is the time to review your loan and maximise your savings. Whether you’re looking to reduce repayments, increase borrowing power, or restructure ...

Kevin Daniel Barry was found to have engaged in professional misconduct with respect to 17 representations made to Legal Aid WA (LAWA) in audit sheets and invoices made between December 2019 and ...

Spanning the firm’s corporate advisory, taxation and property teams, Mills Oakley has added five new partners to its ranks, bringing the total number of partners nationwide to over 170. This content ...

As organisations face new challenges and economic disruptions, new data from global flexible resourcing firm Axiom has revealed how general counsel and legal department heads navigate complex in-house ...

Robert Squirrell and John Perry, who have both practised since 1979, admitted to posting an offensive and homophobic notice in the lifts at Owen Dixon Chambers East in early August 2022. This content ...