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The 2018 Global In-House Report is an overview of hiring trends from a variety of sources, from the local knowledge of experienced consultants to our regional salary guides through to general market sentiment derived from interviews with senior contacts. Below is an extract from the Australian section. The full report contains market insights for Germany, Italy, the Middle E...

Over the last 12 months the Australian legal market has witnessed a significant level of change. Some law firms have enjoyed continued growth and success, while others have ceased to exist. To survive, many long established and successful firms have had to implement weighty measures to protect profit as savvy clients have imposed demands for higher levels of service at reduc...

This article first appeared in The Australian at 12:00AM July 14, 2017. Written by Chris Merritt, Legal Affairs Editor. The latest salary survey has revealed a major divide within the legal profession, with some lawyers receiving record offers while the sector as a whole is making do with modest pay rises. Sign-on bonuses are being ­offered to the best-performing solicitors,...