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The Bar • 20 February 2025
Value of briefs to women barristers still too low, despite ‘positive’ signs for equality targets
“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about greater gender inclusivity at the Australian Bar, with...
Big Law • 20 February 2025
Barrister has fees wiped over connection with client
After coming out on top in a dispute over investment funds, a barrister had a claim for over $37,000 in counsel fees wiped...
The Bar • 13 February 2025
NSW silk named senior public defender
A “respected” criminal lawyer has been appointed as senior public defender for NSW.
The Bar • 11 February 2025
Why feelings of isolation are so common for barristers
Barristers’ independence can be a double-edged sword; while it allows autonomy, it also creates profound isolation, writes...
After going straight to the Bar upon graduating, this barrister says that choosing the right chambers – and the right...
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Working as both a barrister and pilot has offered Damien Toohey different yet complementary lessons and experiences,...
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A New Zealand-based KC recently shared insights with Lawyers Weekly about tackling depression while trying to continue...
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Judge Terence Palmer, who spent 15 years as a barrister before joining the judiciary, has been elevated to the bench of...
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A Federal Court referred a barrister to the Legal Services Commissioner for his “woeful preparation” in parenting...
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A barrister who once accused a tribunal member of “staring at him” and tried to have an entire bench recused has...
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While facing allegations she worked without a practising certificate, a West Australian barrister convinced a tribunal...
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A Queensland barrister has fought to hold onto his practising certificate months after a court ordered him to repay the...
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Following the Supreme Court of NSW’s issue of Practice Note SC Gen 23, three barristers have offered their...
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Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across banking and finance, barrister, commercial, competition, trade and...
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