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Victorian Bar names new president for 2025–26 term

A highly experienced trial and appellate barrister has been appointed president of the Victorian Bar for the 2025-26 term.

07 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
High Court tosses $1.4m claim brought against WA firm

A former client who escalated a claim worth almost $1.5 million against a Perth law firm has been knocked back by the High Court.

07 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Sydney lawyer named as nominee for NSW Australian of the Year

A partner at an “out, loud and proud” Sydney-based LGBTI law firm is one of the nominees for NSW for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.

07 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Holding Redlich embraces AI legal tool Lexis Create+

Holding Redlich has become the first Australian firm to adopt Lexis Create+, an AI-powered legal drafting solution built into Microsoft 365.

07 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Legora raises US$150m following ‘astronomical’ demand

Collaborative AI platform Legora has completed a Series C round of US$150 million at a US$1.8 billion valuation.

07 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clyde & Co takes corporate partner from Gilchrist Connell

A partner with a track record of providing corporate and commercial advice is set to rejoin Clyde & Co from Gilchrist Connell.

07 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Qld succession lawyer launches new standalone firm

Recognised twice in a row as a finalist for the Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law) category at the Women in Law Awards, Chelsea Baker has now taken the leap to establish her own firm.

06 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
How lawyers can transition to strategic business advisers

As AI and technology redefine the legal landscape, lawyers are under pressure to evolve – stepping up from problem-solvers to strategic business advisers. Here, Melissa Care shares how lawyers can seize this moment to sharpen their edge and thrive in the future of law.

06 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Strike-off to come for solicitor who withdrew trust funds from criminal clients

A criminal defence lawyer who withdrew more than $160,000 from her trust account without her clients’ knowledge has accepted a recommendation that her name be removed from the roll.

06 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Principal lawyer joins Macpherson Kelley’s employment practice

National firm Macpherson Kelley has appointed a principal lawyer to its employment, safety, and migration team.

06 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson