National law firm Kain Lawyers has welcomed Kelly Davies (pictured) as director in its Sydney office.
Adelaide-based firm WRP Legal has celebrated 10 years in practice, a milestone that the co-founding director attributes to “trust, collaboration, and shared values”.
Among the 45 lawyers promoted to partner across White & Case’s international offices, two were Australian.
Just months after winning the right to keep $91,000 in client funds, a lawyer has now been cleared to transfer more than $23,000 from his trust account to himself.
Law students and graduates are under pressure to outperform their counterparts in a highly competitive job market. Obtaining advice and guidance from experienced mentors grants budding lawyers the confidence to thrive in the profession.
Along with split couples staying together, more prenups being signed, and couples opting for informal separations, the cost-of-living crisis is causing myriad complications surrounding divorce – navigating separation with property is among them.
Once defined by a number of dominant top-tier firms, the Australian legal market is undergoing an ongoing shift, with mid-tier and large national firms on the rise and global presence driving a new tier of firms.
As the legal profession undergoes rapid transformation, a pressing question is emerging: Are today’s law degrees truly preparing students for the realities of modern legal practice?
Speaking recently with Lawyers Weekly, Kennedys’ senior partner and APAC managing partner unpacked why the Australian market is of such significance to the global firm’s growth trajectory.
The Administrative Review Tribunal slated a principal solicitor for her “complete failure” to grapple with her client’s circumstances.
