The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism rollout should be delayed by a year to allow small firms to better prepare, the Law Council of Australia told a parliamentary inquiry.

National law firm Maddocks has tapped a seasoned partner with more than two decades of experience as its next chief executive officer.

As we step into a new era of legal practice, we are also entering a new era of leadership – one that is moving beyond traditional definitions of authority and elevating a new set of human-centric traits as the defining currency of effective leadership.

West Australian boutique firm Stork Davies has expanded its presence by opening a second office in the Perth metropolitan area.