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Law Squared’s new CEO takes over 

Global law firm Law Squared appoints Claire Sundin (pictured, right) as its new chief executive, the firm’s first CEO in its nearly 10-year history, commencing at the start of next year.

31 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
Civil liability reform: When crying poor comes with a $6bn smile

Insurers say they can’t afford the cost of claims. Their profit sheets say otherwise, and Australians shouldn’t pay the price for déjà vu law reform, writes Sarah Grace.

31 October 2025
By Sarah Grace
Ashurst takes projects and energy partner from G+T

A highly experienced projects and energy partner has returned to Ashurst following her tenure at Gilbert + Tobin.

31 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Prison officers’ strike over court decision ordered to end

Officers who walked out of correctional centres across NSW in protest of a local court decision have been ordered to return to work.

30 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
LHD Lawyers marks 35 years by promoting 4 to partner

National law firm LHD Lawyers has celebrated 35 years in practice by promoting four senior lawyers to partner.

30 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Small firms remain optimistic despite high stress, report reveals

Despite one in four (25 per cent) small businesses reporting use of personal savings to stay afloat, close to one in two (45 per cent) of these businesses anticipate that customer demand will improve over the next year, research has shown.

30 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
Reprimand upgraded to strike-off for lawyer who stole from client

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal was wrong to only impose a public reprimand on a solicitor whose $10,000 theft from a client justified a far harsher penalty, an appeal court has found.

30 October 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Sue Kench joins EY’s global governance council

King & Wood Mallesons’ former global CEO and then chief executive partner in Australia has joined big four firm EY as a global independent non-executive.

30 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clyde & Co takes principal from Gilchrist Connell

Global law firm Clyde & Co has added a partner from national rival Gilchrist Connell, where she held the principal role for over two years.

30 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Baker McKenzie adds 2 partners to key practice areas

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has expanded its Australian team with the addition of two new partners, strengthening its energy and tax practices.

30 October 2025
By Grace Robbie