Groundswell of support for more courtrooms in Parramatta
As the demographic heart of Sydney, Parramatta is the focus of a renewed push by local businesses, council and law firms to expand the area’s…
By Sam McKeith - 9 min read
Child marriage in India: legal challenges of a social issue
Child marriage has been illegal in India since 1929, with the legal age of marriage 18 years for women and 21 for men. In Uttarakhand, India,…
By Joanna Thomas - 2 min read
Dealing with high-conflict personalities
Law firms are magnets for high-conflict personalities. High-conflict expert Megan Hunter shares her tips for lawyers managing difficult clients and colleagues.
By Kate Allman - 1 min read
Is ageism holding you back?
Age discrimination is a double-edged sword: we cut down the elderly for being too slow to respond, and the young for being too quick to…
By Thea O'Connor - 2 min read
Global love match
For husband-and-wife team Tim and Nicky Lester, launching global law firm Hogan Lovells in Australia is a timely, exciting and personal affair.
By Claire Chaffey - 2 min read
A call to duty
With gratitude to a Sister of Charity Foundation scholarship as well as the volunteers who stepped up to raise her, a young solicitor begins her…
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
Firmly on the up
For Gabrielle Upton, the role of Attorney-General is a privilege – and one that requires balance, accessibility and the desire to give back.
By Claire Chaffey - 1 min read