For the first time in 125 years of Federation, both of Australia’s top law officers are women. Dr Ruth Higgins SC will become Australia’s 12th Solicitor-General when her five-year term commences on 8 June 2026 — a milestone appointment that sees one of the nation’s most formidable competition law specialists step into the Commonwealth’s most
A potential client has a legal problem. They do not ask a friend. They open Google and type “solicitor near me” or “employment lawyer London.” Within minutes, they contact one of the first firms they see. 57% of law firm clients in the UK now find their solicitor through a search engine. 72% of people
Article source: Jurewitz Law Group, FL Image by jbruiz on Freepik In personal injury law, the moment of impact is only the beginning. What follows is a process that unfolds gradually, shaped by evidence, timing, and interpretation. While incidents themselves are often sudden and chaotic, the legal outcomes tied to them are anything but immediate.
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A UK startup founded by serial entrepreneurs has raised £2 million in seed funding to build what it describes as Britain’s first AI-native regulated law firm. Keith, which plans to seek authorisation from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers rather than the Solicitors Regulation Authority, will launch in Q3 2026 with residential conveyancing as its initial
>> New Law Role – InHouse Counsel – Top Opportunity Bankside Chambers has announced the retirement of Warren Sowerby, (pictured with Kit Toogood KC) one of New Zealand’s most accomplished mediators, whose career has spanned over three decades and more than 3,000 mediations. Sowerby pioneered commercial mediation in New Zealand after training in Colorado in
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Washington, D.C. & New York – April 7, 2026 – Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Anne Murray and Guy Singer have joined the firm’s Litigation Department as partners in its Washington, D.C. and New York offices respectively. The two bring invaluable white collar defense, corporate investigations, and compliance experience to the firm’s White Collar & Government Investigations
It’s April 2026, and the usual spring fever has hit r/biglaw, except this year the chatter isn’t about bonus season (that already came and went). It’s all about the next salary scale.
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Chicago – April 6, 2026 – Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Ashley Chung as a partner in the Chicago office. Ashley rejoins the firm’s Litigation Department as a member of its Appellate & Critical Motions practice after serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. As the former Deputy Chief of Appeals at the
Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2026 – Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Alexander Ott has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department and the International Trade Commission (ITC) Practice in Washington, D.C. Alex focuses on complex patent disputes and represents clients in high-technology industries, including semiconductor, wireless networking, LED, and software technologies. He
WRMK Lawyers is delighted to announce the promotion of Surrey Coombes (Kerikeri) and Natalie Robinson (Dargaville) to the position of Associate, effective from 1 April 2026. WRMK Lawyers’ Managing Director Rebecca Merry says, “We are delighted to celebrate these promotions, which recognise the high calibre of these lawyers. They both demonstrate good client service, sound
