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Maddocks' new CEO sets sights on the Big 8

New CEO Paul Woods wants Maddocks to be Australia's best independent firm. He's not the only mid-tier boss thinking that way.

Jun 10, 2026

Mallesons more than doubles partner promotions in firm's new era

Nine make partner as the independent firm signals ambition across finance, energy and disputes

Jun 9, 2026

The most sought-after law firms in 2026

A Lawyers Weekly survey of 612 private practice lawyers names the most sought-after firms in the country, with MinterEllison claiming the top spot

Jun 8, 2026

ABL doubles its partnership in a decade with four new partners

Home-grown talent powers the Aussie firm to a milestone 50 partners

Jun 5, 2026

Australia’s best clerkship programs in 2026

AAGE's intern survey names the top 10 clerkships, with MinterEllison and Allens holding firm at the top.

Jun 3, 2026

The world's richest law firm is building AI no one else can touch

US behemoth Kirkland & Ellis is building proprietary AI that rivals can't buy, copy or sell.

May 28, 2026

Lander & Rogers names ten new partners in 2026 promo round

Insurance and family law drive the firm's 2026 promotions push

May 25, 2026

Allens moves into the top of Sydney's first skyscraper

Australia's oldest law firm takes the top floors in Circular Quay's most iconic tower.

May 25, 2026

Thomson Geer rebrands as Thomsons and launches AI-powered spin-out firm

The national firm splits in two, ditches a 12-year-old name, and bets on AI to power its next chapter.

May 25, 2026

Clifford Chance launches environment and planning team

HSF Kramer counsel Rebecca Davie joins to lead the new practice

May 22, 2026

Legora locks down Australia's biggest law firm

The 1,900-lawyer rollout makes HWLE Lawyers one of the largest AI deployments in the Australian legal market.

May 20, 2026

Aussie law firms dominate FT innovation rankings

Mallesons takes top spot as four Australian firms crack the Asia-Pacific top five.

May 19, 2026

NRF eyes growth as it chooses its next Aussie head

The Brisbane-based corporate partner succeeds Alison Deitz as the firm eyes growth

May 8, 2026

DLA Piper promotes five to partner in Australia

Global firm builds out energy, tech and employment bench across three cities

May 7, 2026

HSF Kramer is picking up clients it couldn't before

The global firm says its US combination is already converting into new mandates

May 6, 2026

HSF Kramer promotes eight executive counsel in Australia

The global firm's senior round spans employment, projects, tax and governance

May 5, 2026

HWLE confirms its new CEO

Kris Hopkins takes the reins as HWLE bets on a single-CEO model for its next growth phase

Apr 30, 2026

Gadens adds eight partners as it eyes top end of town

Eight new partners span banking, real estate, defence and more

Apr 29, 2026

HSF Kramer has Texas in its sights

From 110 to 120 US partners and counting, with Texas as its next stop

Apr 29, 2026

Everyone picked Harvey or Legora. Freshfields chose neither.

While rivals race to adopt Harvey and Legora, one Magic Circle firm is building its own. Here's why that matters.

Apr 28, 2026

Always Mallesons: The Long History Behind Mallesons' Homecoming

The colonial roots, the bet on Asia, and the firm that never really left

Apr 28, 2026

DLA Piper votes to kill its verein

Partners back a global overhaul, but separate profit pools stay intact for now.

Apr 25, 2026

Ashurst promotes 9 Aussies to its global partnership

The cohort spans across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Apr 23, 2026

Ashurst and Perkins Coie lock in merger to create $2.8bn global giant

Transatlantic tie-up clears final hurdle as both partnerships back the deal

Apr 14, 2026

Mallesons begins new era as the "always ready" law firm

The firm launches a fresh brand, bold merchandise, a new colour scheme and a pointed message to the market.

Mar 30, 2026

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Maddocks' new CEO sets sights on the Big 8

Mallesons more than doubles partner promotions in firm's new era

The most sought-after law firms in 2026

ABL doubles its partnership in a decade with four new partners

Australia’s best clerkship programs in 2026

The world's richest law firm is building AI no one else can touch

Lander & Rogers names ten new partners in 2026 promo round

Allens moves into the top of Sydney's first skyscraper

Thomson Geer rebrands as Thomsons and launches AI-powered spin-out firm

Clifford Chance launches environment and planning team

Legora locks down Australia's biggest law firm

Aussie law firms dominate FT innovation rankings

NRF eyes growth as it chooses its next Aussie head

DLA Piper promotes five to partner in Australia

HSF Kramer is picking up clients it couldn't before

HSF Kramer promotes eight executive counsel in Australia

HWLE confirms its new CEO

Gadens adds eight partners as it eyes top end of town

HSF Kramer has Texas in its sights

Everyone picked Harvey or Legora. Freshfields chose neither.

Always Mallesons: The Long History Behind Mallesons' Homecoming

DLA Piper votes to kill its verein

Ashurst promotes 9 Aussies to its global partnership

Ashurst and Perkins Coie lock in merger to create $2.8bn global giant

Mallesons begins new era as the "always ready" law firm

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