Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

Super Retail Group axes CEO amid clash with in-house counsel

Super Retail Group has terminated its chief executive in light of new information about his alleged relationship with...

18 September 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Corporate Counsel

Burnout, breakthrough, and the reimagined lawyer: One lawyer’s journey out of burnout

After 15 years of continuous practice, Mel Storey came to a realisation many lawyers reach only after it’s too late:...

16 September 2025

By Grace Robbie

Corporate Counsel

In-house legal teams are ‘less armed’ in the AI race

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the legal profession – but two experts warn that many are struggling to...

09 September 2025

By Grace Robbie

Corporate Counsel

The unique challenges church lawyers have to navigate

Faith-based organisations are navigating an increasingly complex legal landscape, with one church lawyer highlighting...

09 September 2025

By Grace Robbie

Corporate Counsel

‘Pugnacious’: Judge critical of Erudite Legal’s conduct in bankruptcy matter

A Federal Court judge expressed frustration over the way those behind controversial firm Erudite Legal conducted...

04 September 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Corporate Counsel

Inside the role of a church lawyer

Most lawyers follow a predictable trajectory: law school, a top-tier firm, and a steady climb up the corporate ladder....

02 September 2025

By Grace Robbie

Corporate Counsel

Optus creates new CLO, appoints executive

Australian telecommunications company Optus has appointed Betty Ivanoff to the newly established role of chief legal...

02 September 2025

By Grace Robbie

Corporate Counsel

In-house roles becoming ‘incredibly competitive’ despite earning potential in private practice

While lawyers have traditionally worked in private practice before moving to in-house roles, as in-house departments...

27 August 2025

By Lauren Croft

Corporate Counsel

In-house lawyers ‘all facing the same challenges’, says GC

Legal departments across various industries are navigating an increasingly complex landscape filled with challenges,...

26 August 2025

By Grace Robbie

Corporate Counsel

The new APAC general counsel

Navigating legal complexity in a shifting regional landscape requires consideration of a multitude of factors, writes...

19 August 2025

By Jacob Flax