SME Law

SME Law

Caution sticks to lawyer for misleading letter to costs assessor

A lawyer who was cautioned over an attempt to have a costs assessment stayed has failed to have the disciplinary action...

10 November 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

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...

07 November 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

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...

07 November 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

SME Law

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...

06 November 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

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...

06 November 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

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...

06 November 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

How many times should lawyers follow up a lead?

Persistence done professionally isn’t pushy – it’s smart business, writes Paul...

06 November 2025

By Paul Ippolito

SME Law

Lawyer with alleged $2m tax debt fights for practising certificate

A lawyer who allegedly owes $2.6 million in tax, plus the $190,000 owed by his law firm, has failed to stay a decision...

05 November 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Thynne + Macartney hires new head of family law

Queensland firm Thynne + Macartney has hired a partner from BigLaw practice HopgoodGanim Lawyers, who will serve as the...

05 November 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

SME Law

Solicitors ordered to pay up for short-changing shareholder in shady dealings

Two solicitors behind a wound-up civil law firm were ordered to compensate a shareholder whose stake was dramatically...

04 November 2025

By Naomi Neilson