Practice Intelligence

By Richard W Smith Why the KWM demerger signals strategic maturity, not a retreat As of 31 March 2026, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) – the high-profile Sino-Australian law firm...

Australia is entering a new era in the fight against financial crime. The Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms will reshape how legal, conveyancing, accounting, and real estate professionals safeguard financial transactions...

Picture the perfectly run practice. Every enquiry is captured the second it lands, instantly acknowledged and assigned before your competitor has even seen it. No lead ever vanishes. Partners know...

Tranche 2 of Australia’s AML/CTF reforms is set to reshape the legal landscape when it takes effect in July 2026. One of the most sensitive changes is this: For the...

For many law firms, client relationships are strongest during an active matter. Calls are frequent, emails are exchanged daily, and the client knows exactly who to speak to if they...

With Tranche 2 enforcement looming in July 2026, the clock is ticking. For the first time, Australian law firms will be pulled into the scope of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...

Verlata Consulting announced the launch of its dedicated Risk & Compliance Team, a new division led by experienced legal sector professional Claire Pedley. This expansion marks a significant step in Verlata’s...

As Australia prepares for the next wave of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms, InfoTrack is stepping forward with technology-led solutions designed to ease the compliance burden on the...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has released a comprehensive pricing trends analysis based on anonymous responses from over 800 legal finance professionals. The data shows a clear,...

Filevine, a pioneer of the Legal Operating Intelligence System, has raised $400 million through an all-equity financing round, underscoring investor confidence in both the legal tech market and Filevine’s growing...

Last month at RCSA’s SHAPE Conference, I had the chance to sit in on Dr Adam Fraser’s keynote, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Adam, a human performance...

Lex Generalis has officially launched to align legal services and strategy with today’s pace of innovation. The firm helps clients protect their IP, secure investment, and advance commercially without overspending...

Outsourcing legal work across borders has become standard practice for law firms and corporate legal departments worldwide. Whether in e-discovery, contract review, IP research, or compliance, the advantages are undeniable:...

When most law firms review their client history, they see a list of matters. A property purchase here, a contract dispute there, a will from five years ago. But this...

The Rouse Group (Rouse), a leading international IP services business headquartered in London, is expanding into the Australian and New Zealand legal markets by joining with one of the largest...