A barrister, the subject of multiple complaints and disciplinary investigations, has accused the Legal Services Commissioner of discrimination on the basis of impairment and sex.

A word can change liability, privilege, disclosure obligations, professional discipline, or criminal exposure, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

Australian Migration Lawyers managing partner Perry Q Wood is set to wear another leadership hat, having been appointed as a partner for Hugo Law Group.

While boutique firms have traditionally been viewed as smaller players operating outside the orbit of BigLaw, that distinction is increasingly being challenged.