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Insurance companies could ‘collapse’ with continued COVID uncertainty

Insurance lawyers should brace for a significant number of Australian insurance businesses to “likely fail” as the continued impact of COVID-19 claims and a global recession hits home.

16 July 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Former national head of banking and finance partner joins Keypoint Law

Keypoint Law has welcomed a new consulting principal based in Brisbane.

16 July 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Sparke Helmore promotes 27 to senior roles

National law firm Sparke Helmore has elevated four to partnership, 10 to special counsel and 14 to senior associate, with 75 per cent of the promotions being women.

15 July 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘We’re going to roast you, we’re lawyers’: NSW lawyer ordered to pay $300k

An NSW Supreme Court justice has delivered a scalding judgement against a Balmain lawyer accused of bullying her neighbour in a long-running dispute.

15 July 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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‘Toxic’ legal workplaces must be tackled collectively

Addressing the “huge structural” issues that still plague legal workplaces can only be achieved collaboratively by individuals, employers and professional associations in law.

15 July 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Academic of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with BarNet JADE, is proud to announce the finalists for the Academic of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

15 July 2020
By Reporter
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Government Team of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Government Team of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

15 July 2020
By Reporter
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Pro Bono Program of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Pro Bono Program of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

15 July 2020
By Reporter
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Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

15 July 2020
By Reporter
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Sole Practitioner of the Year finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the finalists for the Sole Practitioner of the Year category at this year’s Australian Law Awards.

15 July 2020
By Reporter