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Gilbert + Tobin poaches Jones Day litigation partner
Gilbert + Tobin has lured a litigation partner from Jones Day who specialises in bet-the-company litigation, including class actions.
Big 8 feeling the heat as large law firms scale aggressively: report
With artificial intelligence levelling the playing field, the Big 8 are facing increasing competitive pressure from large firms, which are pursuing an aggressive growth strategy and have outpaced them in demand and profitability over the last financial year, a report has found.
Slater & Gordon to usher in new leadership after email scandal
Slater & Gordon is poised for new leadership, with chair James MacKenzie and two other directors set to depart in the wake of a scandal that saw all staff salaries disclosed in a firm-wide email.
Gadens nabs three corporate partners from Allens, Mills Oakley
Gadens has poached three partners from Allens and Mills Oakley to grow its corporate practice. 
Master of cheerful persuasion takes seat at the bench
A “unicorn” silk affectionately nicknamed the Ted Lasso of the Victorian Bar has been appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 46, capping a rapid rise from commercial practice and class action work.
Corrs Chambers nabs corporate partner from Gilbert + Tobin
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has lured a corporate lawyer who spent 14 years working at Gilbert + Tobin, its latest hire from the rival firm.
‘Dangerous mirage’: Another lawyer referred to watchdog for AI-hallucinated cases
Another solicitor has been reported by a court to the legal watchdog and personally socked with costs for citing non-existent authorities generated by an artificial intelligence program.
A&O Shearman picks up leading Ashurst disputes partner
Global heavyweight A&O Sherman is expanding its disputes capacity in Australia, recruiting the head of Ashurst's Perth disputes practice.
Gilbert + Tobin’s head of corporate advisory to join Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Gilbert +Tobin’s executive partner and corporate advisory head Tim Gordon will join Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s corporate practice based after almost 20 years at G+T.
Billionaire Clive Palmer claims solicitor Sam Iskander stole $30M in legal fees
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has accused his lawyer of longstanding, Sam Iskander, of stealing $30 million in legal fees from his mining company Mineralogy.