The festive season is traditionally a time for celebration and rest. But for many legal teams, it’s also one of the busiest periods of the year. Between contract deadlines, client check-ins, and annual compliance, maintaining productivity during the holidays while allowing for team rest is a balancing act.In 2025, smart law firms are embracing remote legal talent and automation to ensure smooth workflows without burning out their in-house teams.

For most Australian law firms, the past few years have been a balancing act where client expectations are rising while budgets remain flat. Senior lawyers are being asked to do more with less, and hiring locally for support roles has become increasingly expensive. Today, the question is no longer whether remote legal staffing works but how much it can actually save and where those savings come from.

Teams Squared is changing how legal teams scale, by connecting lawyers worldover with global legal teams. Read our feature on Newswire to learn more.

For years, “resilience” was the word lawyers heard when stress or exhaustion surfaced. But the truth is, the profession’s work culture not individual weakness, has driven the ongoing burnout epidemic. Whether you’re working from a corner office or your kitchen table, lawyer wellbeing is no longer optional; it’s becoming a professional standard.

Explore how leading Australian law firms are embedding diversity and inclusion into hiring, leadership, and workplace culture to build stronger legal teams.

The legal process outsourcing (LPO) industry has matured from a cost-cutting novelty into a strategic component of modern legal operations. As firms and corporate legal teams look to scale, stay agile, and control costs, certain LPO providers have emerged as global leaders. Below, we explore some of the top LPO firms in 2025, key market dynamics, and what they bring to the table.

Explore which legal practice areas are expanding fastest in Australia in 2025. From M&A rebound to ESG compliance and ADR efficiency - discover key trends, insights, and real-world legal challenges driving growth.

Gain insights into the Australian legal market’s performance in 2025. Discover top growth drivers including ESG, M&A, and legal tech adoption shaping law firm strategy and client demand.

While virtual assistants offer flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to specialized skills, in-house paralegals provide immediate support, team integration, and hands-on supervision.

In the dynamic world of law, efficiency and accessibility are key. Smokeball, a leading case management software for many law firms.

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