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We ran the numbers on a lawyer’s daily spend in 5 cities — and one was shockingly expensive

We ran the numbers on a lawyer’s daily spend in 5 cities — and one was shockingly expensive

Discover the cost of living for lawyers in Sydney, London, New York, Dubai and the Caymans

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The surprising city where Australian lawyers earn the most

The surprising city where Australian lawyers earn the most

New data comparing global legal salaries shows one destination delivers the biggest post-tax advantage.

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KWM and Ashurst Steer Westpac’s $21.4bn RAMS Exit

Inside the landmark deal that hands Pepper, KKR and PIMCO one of Australia’s biggest mortgage portfolios.

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Harvey rival Legora taps top-tier talent in Sydney push

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NSW Supreme Court names first female Chief Judge at Common Law

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Maddocks hires senior litigator for Canberra push

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The firm continues to build out its national energy and infrastructure bench

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We ran the numbers on a lawyer’s daily spend in 5 cities — and one was shockingly expensive

We ran the numbers on a lawyer’s daily spend in 5 cities — and one was shockingly expensive

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Nov 25, 2025

HSF Kramer, Allens land roles as AGL divests in Tilt stake for $750m

HSF Kramer, Allens land roles as AGL divests in Tilt stake for $750m

HSF Kramer and Allens guide AGL’s near-exit as it doubles down on its decarbonisation partnership with Tilt

Nov 22, 2025

KWM and Ashurst Steer Westpac’s $21.4bn RAMS Exit

KWM and Ashurst Steer Westpac’s $21.4bn RAMS Exit

Inside the landmark deal that hands Pepper, KKR and PIMCO one of Australia’s biggest mortgage portfolios.

Nov 21, 2025

NSW appoints two new Supreme Court judges

NSW appoints two new Supreme Court judges

Two prominent silks join the bench

Nov 21, 2025

Jones Day snaps up Allens finance partner

Jones Day snaps up Allens finance partner

US giant adds structured-finance specialist Benjamin Downie to its Sydney bench.

Nov 18, 2025

Ashurst lands $4.15bn merger with Perkins Coie to crack US market

Ashurst lands $4.15bn merger with Perkins Coie to crack US market

Combined firm will be a top-20 global player, spanning 23 countries

Nov 17, 2025

Lander & Rogers nabs HSF Kramer competition specialist

Lander & Rogers nabs HSF Kramer competition specialist

Firm demand surges for merger control firepower

Nov 17, 2025

Ashurst explores US law firm merger

Ashurst explores US law firm merger

After years of failed talks, Ashurst is closer than ever to cracking America

Nov 17, 2025

DLA Piper, HSF Kramer act on MinRes' US$765m lithium deal

DLA Piper, HSF Kramer act on MinRes' US$765m lithium deal

POSCO takes 30% stake in MinRes’ lithium arm

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KWM’s Lee Horan joins MinterEllison to lead private equity

KWM’s Lee Horan joins MinterEllison to lead private equity

After 20 years at KWM, top dealmaker Lee Horan has been tapped to head MinterEllison’s PE practice

Nov 13, 2025

HFW launches in Brisbane

HFW launches in Brisbane

Global firm accelerates Australian expansion amid construction boom

Nov 12, 2025

JWS taps White & Case and MinterEllison disputes partners

JWS taps White & Case and MinterEllison disputes partners

The disputes boom for top law firms ramps up

Nov 12, 2025

Slater + Gordon posts profit surge

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The firm lifts profit 19% and revenue 9%, as personal injury work powers a second year of growth since going private.

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