Law firm Gilbert + Tobin underpaid its graduates almost $300,000 over a six year period because “crushing work hours” dragged them below the minimum hourly rate, despite their graduate salaries being among the highest in the market, a report from the Australian Financial Review reports.
The firm said that around 50 graduates would be receiving backpayments to meet their payment obligations, ranging from $300 to more than $15,000 after they found $290,000 in underpayments from staff working long hours, nights and weekends.
The firm had previous made the news when it was revealed that SafeWork NSW was again investigating the firm after a complaint last year about workplace fatigue and hours.
In an email to staff , G+T Managing Partner Danny Gilbert said long hours were “a reality of life” for corporate lawyers as “we operate in a very demanding environment”.
He told the AFR the firm had had a “hard-working reputation for 32 years” and the complaint was by “some disaffected person”.
When asked about the law firm’s reputation among law students for overworking staff, Mr Gilbert said: “I don’t like it, but I’m open about the fact we’re hardworking here and I don’t think we’re any different to other firms at the top of the market.”
Read More LawFuel’s Law Firm News Here
- K&L Gates Is Betting Big on Australia (Because It Has To)
K&L Gates’ Oz Ambition – Not Just Lip Service Global law… Read more: K&L Gates Is Betting Big on Australia (Because It Has To) - Why Your Law Firm is Invisible to AI: The 2026 Law Firm SEO Survival Guide
In 2026, the digital landscape for law firms is no longer just about “ranking on Google.” It’s about becoming the definitive, cited source for artificial intelligence. Based on the latest analysis from SEO veteran Nathan Gotch, search has moved from a world of “ten blue links” to an era of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). For law firms, this isn’t just a technical shift; it’s a fundamental change in how clients discover legal expertise. In 2026, the digital landscape for law firms is no longer just about “ranking on Google.” It’s about becoming the definitive, cited source for artificial intelligence. Log in now for the 2026 online SEO secrets . . - Why This Big Law Firm Is Paying Junior Lawyers to Experiment With AI
US Firm Compensates Junior Lawyers for 20% Time Investment in AI… Read more: Why This Big Law Firm Is Paying Junior Lawyers to Experiment With AI - How to Harness The Power of the ALM Law Portal
evolved Law.com from a news site into a unified, mobile‑first legal intelligence portal that connects breaking news, analytics and workflow tools across six core content pillars: Business of Law, Practice of Law, Corporate Legal, Legal Technology, U.S. News and World News. Behind the front end sits ALM’s wider legal media network (including leading U.S. and global titles) and data products, giving lawyers access to a single environment where media, data and marketing inventory intersect. At a practical level, Law.com now acts as the entry point to ALM’s broader stack: Law.com Compass (firm and market analytics), Law.com Radar (real‑time case and deal tracking) and client‑facing interfaces like Lawyerpages, the AI‑powered consumer directory. For law firms, that makes Law.com less a “website to read” and more an infrastructure decision about where you get your data, where you advertise, and where prospective clients and GCs discover your lawyers. And it can be an extremely effective law marketing tool. Log in to read the article …. - Why International Law Firms Can’t Resist Australia’s Legal Market
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 - Billing Beyond Reality – When Legal Aid Meets Fantasy Maths
Samina Ahmed, a Manchester-based solicitor, has been struck off after a… Read more: Billing Beyond Reality – When Legal Aid Meets Fantasy Maths - Law Firm Marketing – How Legal Marketers Became the New Architects of the Modern Law Firm
Rachel Shields Williams, Product Management Director of Client Intelligence at Sidley… Read more: Law Firm Marketing – How Legal Marketers Became the New Architects of the Modern Law Firm
