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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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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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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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Where law grads actually want to work in 2026

Where law grads actually want to work in 2026

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

Nov 27, 2025

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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

Nov 25, 2025

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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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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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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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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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Mayne v Cosette: Inside Autralia's major MAC battle

Mayne v Cosette: Inside Autralia's major MAC battle

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

Oct 27, 2025

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“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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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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“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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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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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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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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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

Inside ADNOC's failed $36bn Santos tilt

Inside ADNOC's failed $36bn Santos tilt

Why Australia’s biggest-ever cash bid couldn't get across the line

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

Which states dominate the High Court

Which states dominate the High Court

A look at the states that produce the most judges

Sep 29, 2025

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The Rideshare War Hits Court

The Rideshare War Hits Court

Behind the case alleging corporate espionage

Sep 10, 2025

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