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ACCC v Coles: from fake discounts to merger fight

ACCC v Coles: from fake discounts to merger fight

Johnson Winter Slattery and Allens face off as regulator alleges fake promotions misled shoppers

Feb 25, 2026

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5 min read

Allens, G+T act on $11.7bn Qube take-private deal

Allens, G+T act on $11.7bn Qube take-private deal

Macquarie-led consortium inks scheme to delist Australia's largest logistics operator

Feb 22, 2026

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4 min read

HSF Kramer tops 2025 M&A league table

HSF Kramer tops 2025 M&A league table

Inside the 2025 Mergermarket rankings

Feb 9, 2026

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6 min read

What lawyers get wrong about AI

What lawyers get wrong about AI

August's founders talk competing with Harvey & Legora, the billable hour, and what law firms are getting wrong about AI

Feb 3, 2026

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12 min read

Aussie law school rankings revealed

Aussie law school rankings revealed

Australian law schools reshuffle in 2026 Times rankings

Jan 22, 2026

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2 min read

BigLaw bonuses leave Australia in the dust

BigLaw bonuses leave Australia in the dust

Same profession. Very different cheques.

Jan 21, 2026

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3 min read

Ashurst and Clayton Utz line up on $1.2bn Hamilton Island sale

Ashurst and Clayton Utz line up on $1.2bn Hamilton Island sale

Blackstone snaps up one of Australia’s most iconic tourism assets from Oatley Family

Jan 20, 2026

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2 min read

The female partner gap is closing

The female partner gap is closing

Female partner representation hits new highs across Australia’s biggest firms

Jan 19, 2026

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3 min read

Australia’s most desirable law firms for grads in 2026

Australia’s most desirable law firms for grads in 2026

Prosple’s new Reputation ranking confirms the biggest brands still dominate student ambition.

Dec 4, 2025

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2 min read

The surprising city where lawyers get the most time off

The surprising city where lawyers get the most time off

We compared leave and public holidays across five legal hubs — and the winner isn't who you'd expect.

Dec 3, 2025

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3 min read

Does moving in-house still pay?

Does moving in-house still pay?

A side-by-side comparison of law firm vs in-house salaries at every level.

Dec 1, 2025

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3 min read

Who's Australia's best law graduate employer in 2026?

Who's Australia's best law graduate employer in 2026?

Prosple's 2026 rankings shows who’s winning over young lawyers

Nov 27, 2025

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2 min read

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

Nov 25, 2025

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5 min read

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

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4 min read

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

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2 min read

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.

Nov 4, 2025

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4 min read

Law firm rate hike distorts revenue

Law firm rate hike distorts revenue

Law firm revenues are soaring off record rate hikes — but how long can that last?

Oct 29, 2025

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3 min read

Mayne v Cosette: Inside Australia's major MAC battle

Mayne v Cosette: Inside Australia's major MAC battle

How G+T and Corrs faced off in Australia’s major MAC ruling

Oct 27, 2025

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5 min read

“Jobpocalypse” looms over law

“Jobpocalypse” looms over law

Law firms are defying the global downturn in graduate jobs — but even outliers don’t stay that way forever

Oct 22, 2025

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3 min read

Inside law’s billionaire-dollar club

Inside law’s billionaire-dollar club

It’s winner-take-all, with the top 10 law firms now controlling a third of global revenue

Oct 21, 2025

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3 min read

“Not fit for purpose”: NSW’s top judge takes on PLT

“Not fit for purpose”: NSW’s top judge takes on PLT

Proposed reforms could slash fees and training time

Oct 17, 2025

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3 min read

King & Spalding's Aussie debut

King & Spalding's Aussie debut

$3.5bn US firm enters Australia with elite five-partner team

Oct 15, 2025

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2 min read

London's 10pm Club: Who’s clocking the longest hours?

London's 10pm Club: Who’s clocking the longest hours?

City lawyers trade 10pm finishes for £180k salaries

Oct 15, 2025

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3 min read

KWM tops Q3 M&A table

KWM tops Q3 M&A table

Mallesons dominates M&A deals for Q3

Oct 14, 2025

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3 min read

Inside Gold Fields' $3.7bn takeover of Gold Road

Inside Gold Fields' $3.7bn takeover of Gold Road

Another play in the consolidating gold sector

Oct 8, 2025

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5 min read

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