Research and Know-How Navigating Legal Trends for 2024: An Informed Discussion November 30, 2023 In this 30 minute video, the team from Practical Law Australia share key legal insights from 2023 and anticipated developments for the legal professional in 2024. Join Tyrilly Csillag, Head… Read more
Benchmarking 2022 Australia: State of the Legal Market Report August 28, 2022 Many of Australia’s largest firms performed well in the financial year (FY) of 2022. The market may serve as a beacon for other firms globally. Read more
Research and Know-How Crown Royal Commission Submissions Raised Questions about Directors’ Duties August 16, 2021 The Royal Commission’s most senior lawyer went on to outline how Crown management and its culture had put profit ahead of integrity, regulation and the law. Read more
Legal Commentary and Opinion Sherlock Holmes in Robes: An Advocate’s Forensic Duty July 12, 2021 The term ‘forensic’ is described as belonging to courts of judicature, argument or rhetoric, or the scientific knowledge applied to legal problems. Read more
Legislation and Case Law Planning Law: Australia’s Ticket to a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery? May 27, 2021 Legal Insight talks to Jacinta Studdert, Valencia Govender and Peter Lochore, contributing authors to Planning Law in Australia, about the changes to planning approvals processes. Read more
Legal Commentary and Opinion Fit and Proper Culture? Addressing “Hidden Bad Behaviour” in the Profession March 25, 2021 The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) states that to be an admitted lawyer, a person must be a “fit and proper” person. But what does this mean in practice? Read more
Innovation and Technology 3 Things Clients Want in 2021 and How to Deliver Them January 22, 2021 With decreasing spend and increasing workloads clients are asking firms to do more with less. This means firms must innovative their revenue tactics. Read more
Leadership & Strategy Advancing LGBTQ Equality in Asia: Legal Community Advocacy January 18, 2021 As co-chair of Hong Kong LGBT+ Attorneys Network, Marc Rubinstein, General Counsel at Asia Pacific Land, has helped to make the network an organising force for advancing LGBTQ equality. Read more
Leadership Long Road Back: Asian Law Firms Still Coping with Pandemic Impact January 6, 2021 While some firms are rolling out various initiatives to ensure smooth working and keep morale up, some things will never be the same. Read more
Leadership & Strategy Legal Market Q&A: Future of ALSPs to Technology Usage December 1, 2020 While the legal profession has been a star performer this year, questions remain over its capacity to sustain success. Hear from Joel Barolsky (Barolsky Advisors) and Joe Blackwood (Peer Monitor). Read more