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Gadens adds eight partners as national headcount hits 117

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

Apr 29, 2026

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HSF Kramer has Texas in its sights

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

Apr 29, 2026

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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

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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

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DLA Piper votes to kill its verein

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

Apr 25, 2026

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Ashurst promotes 9 Aussies to its global partnership

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

Apr 23, 2026

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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

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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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The structure that built global law: is the Swiss Verein over?

It was the merger model that avoided real mergers. Now the world's biggest law firms are walking away from it.

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

NRF's revenue just jumped 16% - but its PEP is the big winner

NRF offices power double-digit growth as the firm expands headcount

Feb 23, 2026

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HWLE chief executive partner resigns

Australia’s largest partnership begins the search for a new leader

Feb 23, 2026

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G+T tapped to support Antisemitism Royal Commission

Gilbert + Tobin lands key role on Antisemitism Royal Commission

Feb 13, 2026

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Corrs doubles down on independence to win deal work

Why Corrs thinks independence is still a competitive edge

Jan 19, 2026

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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

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

Nov 17, 2025

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HFW launches in Brisbane

Global firm accelerates Australian expansion amid construction boom

Nov 12, 2025

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Slater + Gordon posts profit surge

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

Nov 11, 2025

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Mid-tier outpace top-tiers on partner growth

Australia’s mid-sized firms are scaling fast through mergers and lateral hires, while top-tiers hold steady

Oct 29, 2025

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“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

$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?

City lawyers trade 10pm finishes for £180k salaries

Oct 15, 2025

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KWM tops Q3 M&A table

Mallesons dominates M&A deals for Q3

Oct 14, 2025

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3 min read

From “LinkedIn for lawyers” to $100m startup

Nexl raises $35m to power the business of law.

Oct 13, 2025

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KWM partner returns to the ACCC

After 25 years away, the veteran competition lawyer rejoins the regulator.

Oct 13, 2025

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AI won't kill the junior lawyer. It'll level them up.

Harvey’s Winston Weinberg says young lawyers fluent in AI will soon outpace partners

Oct 10, 2025

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Firms

Gadens adds eight partners as national headcount hits 117

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

The structure that built global law: is the Swiss Verein over?

NRF's revenue just jumped 16% - but its PEP is the big winner

HWLE chief executive partner resigns

G+T tapped to support Antisemitism Royal Commission

Corrs doubles down on independence to win deal work

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

Ashurst explores US law firm merger

HFW launches in Brisbane

Slater + Gordon posts profit surge

Mid-tier outpace top-tiers on partner growth

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

King & Spalding's Aussie debut

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

KWM tops Q3 M&A table

From “LinkedIn for lawyers” to $100m startup

KWM partner returns to the ACCC

AI won't kill the junior lawyer. It'll level them up.

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Gadens adds eight partners as national headcount hits 117

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

The structure that built global law: is the Swiss Verein over?

NRF's revenue just jumped 16% - but its PEP is the big winner

HWLE chief executive partner resigns

G+T tapped to support Antisemitism Royal Commission

Corrs doubles down on independence to win deal work

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

Ashurst explores US law firm merger

HFW launches in Brisbane

Slater + Gordon posts profit surge

Mid-tier outpace top-tiers on partner growth

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

King & Spalding's Aussie debut

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

KWM tops Q3 M&A table

From “LinkedIn for lawyers” to $100m startup

KWM partner returns to the ACCC

AI won't kill the junior lawyer. It'll level them up.

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