Lauren Croft

Holding Redlich has expanded its corporate and commercial practice with the addition of a new partner, who joins from BigLaw rival HWL Ebsworth.

The District Court of Queensland has welcomed two new judges, both of whom are senior legal figures in the state. Share Share this article on:

McCabes has appointed a new commercial principal to its corporate practice group, who was most recently a partner at Mills Oakley. Share

While AI can be used in a multitude of ways in litigation, this director said that companies need to invest in training in order for the tech to be at its best.

Legal tech and rapid advancements have “dramatically” levelled the playing field between BigLaw firms and smaller boutique firms – making investing in a good tech stack vital for smaller firms to remain competitive.

While legal tech and innovation can bring wide-reaching value to firms, this pair said that practitioners should avoid “rushing into solutions” before properly looking at what value different tech providers will bring.

After running her law firm for 10 years, this principal solicitor says that looking after her staff's wellbeing and work/life balance has helped not only retain their passion for their work but also her own.

Being vulnerable, open, and honest while remaining competent and self-aware is the best way for leaders in legal workplaces to build and maintain the trust of staff, says one managing partner.

By looking after herself and her staff, this principal solicitor has found that her long-term succession planning has been made easier. Share

In order to overcome “barriers to success”, this managing partner says, firm leaders need to focus on the long-term health of their company culture rather than implementing “meaningless” quick fixes.