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The Costs of the Costs Rules
The indemnity principle, party-party cost orders, and the operation of cost sanctions in Australian civil litigation are frequently discussed as access to justice tools. They are not working as intended — and the reform conversation needs to be more honest about why.
The Billable Hour Isn't the Problem. Our Relationship with It Is.
The legal profession's periodic campaigns against the billable hour tend to generate more heat than insight. The real question isn't whether time-based billing is philosophically defensible — it's whether law firms and their clients are having the right conversations about value, risk, and fairness.
Why Legal Leadership is Now a Design Challenge
The next generation of legal leaders will be defined by their ability to build resilient, automated infrastructures that empower their teams and protect their clients.
The Economic Case for Intersectionality in the Boardroom
True diversity in Corporate and M&A law requires a move beyond surface-level metrics toward a deeper understanding of intersectional perspectives.
The Artisan Barrister: Why AI is an Augment, Not a Replacement
As artificial intelligence begins to handle the "heavy lifting" of legal research and document drafting, what remains for the human practitioner? The Profession explores whether a return to the "artisan" model of legal practice is warranted, or inevitable.
The Fragility of the Façade: Moving Beyond Performance-Based Wellbeing
Wellbeing in the law has become a "performance" rather than a practice. Until we address the structural pressures of the billable hour and the culture of availability, superficial initiatives will continue to fail.
The Worth of Wisdom: Transitioning to Value-Based Pricing
The billable hour has long been the standard for the Australian legal profession, but it is increasingly seen as a relic of an inefficient era. Boutique firms are leading the move toward more sophisticated pricing models.