Australia Law News

What You Need to Know About De Facto Property Settlements in Australia

Australia Law News, Divorce & Family Law, Frequently Asked Questions / January 6, 2026

Article source: WMD Law De facto relationships are now a well-established part of Australia’s social and legal landscape. Many couples live together in long-term domestic partnerships that function in much the same way as marriages, without formalising the relationship through marriage. When such relationships break, questions around property division often arise, and the legal consequences […]

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Why International Law Firms Can’t Resist Australia’s Legal Market

Australia Law News, Featured, Law Firms / January 5, 2026

Australia’s legal market continues to attract heavyweight international players despite several high-profile exits, with industry insiders predicting a fresh wave of global firms eyeing the lucrative Asia-Pacific gateway.

The latest arrival, US powerhouse King & Spalding, launched its Sydney office in October with ambitions to capture transactional, regulatory and litigation work from Australian and multinational clients operating across the region. The move signals renewed confidence in a market that has proven both profitable and challenging for offshore entrants.

Market Dynamics Shift

The Australian legal scene has seen sustained international interest over the past 15 years, driven by the country’s strategic position as a launchpad . . Login in to the read the article

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Why a Former Tennis Pro Chose a Law Career – and What Lawyers Can Learn From It

Australia Law News, Lawyers / December 28, 2025

How a Tennis Career Prepared Jade Hopper for Law Jade Hopper was once headed for the kind of sporting life most lawyers would only see in an ad campaign: junior Australian Open battles, a Commonwealth Youth Games gold medal, and rising up the tennis ranks with all the discipline that implies. She spent her teenage

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Bondi Shooting – Law Society of NSW Statement on Shooting

Australia Law News, Briefings, Press Releases / December 14, 2025

Jennifer Ball, President of Law Society of NSW I share the shock and distress of the community at yesterday’s violence at Bondi Beach. Antisemitic and hate-fuelled actions of any kind are to be condemned. On behalf of the solicitor profession of NSW, I offer deepest condolences to families and loved ones of those who were

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Austalian Law News – Insurance Specialist Adds Three Special Counsel

Australia Law News, Press Releases / December 9, 2025

Gilchrist Connell, a leading Australian insurance sector law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of three new special counsel Shehan Gunatunga (Melbourne), Francine Custovic (Sydney), and Kaveetha Kumar (Sydney), reinforcing our strength in key areas of client demand and supporting our continued national growth. Shehan Gunatunga joins with extensive experience in professional indemnity and coverage disputes. He advises insurers and

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Australian Law News – Death of Prominent Former Law Society of NSW President Maurie Stack

Australia Law News, Press Releases / December 3, 2025

Jennifer Ball Statement on Maurie Stack OAM Maurie Stack OAM I was saddened to learn today of the death overnight of prominent lawyer and former President of the Law Society of NSW, Maurie Stack OAM. In addition to being a giant of the law, based on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Maurie provided

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Clio CEO on Legal AI and Why Australia’s the Next Legal Innovation Frontier

Australia Law News, Featured, Legal AI / November 27, 2025

Legal AI - LawFuel - Interview with Jack Newton, Clio

Legal AI Interview In a recent episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, Clio CEO Jack Newton delivered some key insights into the future of legal tech, including the billion-dollar AI bets shaping it, and why Australia is at the forefront of key developments. As the founder of the world’s leading cloud-based legal practice management platform,

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Ashurst and Perkins Coie Ink Mega-Merger Deal

Australia Law News, Big Law, Headlining / November 20, 2025

Ashurst Perkins Coie’s global co-CEOs, Paul Jenkins and Bill Malley - LawFuel

Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Anglo-Australian biglaw’s Ashurst and US player Perkins Coie have decided to tie the knot, crafting a new transatlantic megalaw entity – to be Ashurst Perkins Coie – pending the perfunctory partner vote and regulatory nods. The new firm will straddle 52 offices in 23 countries, weaving a legal web from

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Courts Drowning in Fake AI Cases as New Report Sounds Alarm

Australia Law News, Headlining, Press Releases / November 14, 2025

Autralian report shows rise of fake AI cases on the rise

GenAI, Fake Law & Fallout – New Australian report reveals surge in legal cases involving generative AI The UNSW Centre for the Future of the Legal Profession has dropped a sober but necessary reality check on the messy intersection between generative AI and actual courtrooms. Reviewing more than 520 cases from January 2023 to September

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MinterEllison brings in new Private Equity practice leader in Sydney

Australia Law News, Press Releases / November 14, 2025

MinterEllison is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Horan as a Partner in its M&A/Capital Markets practice in Sydney, significantly enhancing the firm’s national offering and deepening its expertise in private capital transactions With over 20 years’ experience advising many of Australia’s most active private capital sponsors and corporates, Lee is a recognised specialist

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