Lauren Croft

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Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.

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Baker McKenzie adds construction partner

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has bolstered its construction practice in Brisbane with the addition of a new partner, who was formerly a GC at an energy services and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Nov 2024
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New judge appointed to WA District Court

A new judge has been appointed to the District Court of Western Australia, bringing with him two decades of legal experience.

THE BAR • Sun, 10 Nov 2024
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WA Magistrates Court adds new member

A new magistrate with significant commercial litigation experience has been appointed to the Magistrates Court of Western Australia.

THE BAR • Sun, 10 Nov 2024
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Former in-house lawyer joins Unisearch

Unisearch has appointed a former in-house lawyer as its new business development manager, which coincides with the opening of the provider’s new Melbourne office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
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Cornford-Scott Lawyers adds senior associate

Queensland boutique Cornford-Scott Lawyers has added a new senior associate to its ranks, who brings more than eight years of experience to the firm.

SME LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
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2 partners promoted to energy leads at HSF

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a global sector co-lead partner for its energy practice, as well as a head of energy.

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024
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The importance of ‘proactively’ having conversations around development

The partnership model in Australian firms, according to one leadership coach, means that senior lawyers “hang on for far too long” rather than putting effort into ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
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Ashurst nabs CIO from NRF

Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new chief information officer based in London, who joins from BigLaw rival Norton Rose Fulbright.

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
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Tony Macvean: ‘I’m really optimistic about the prospects for our firm and our people’

During his time as managing partner, Hall & Wilcox partner Tony Macvean says culture was a big priority – and he remains optimistic about both the future of the firm ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024

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