In this episode of Brief Chats, Anna Svenson, Director and Principal Clerk at Svenson Barristers, is joined by Barristers Philip Skehan and Caitrin Davis to unpack the history, purpose, and challenges of juries in the justice system. They explore how juries have evolved from panels of peers to representatives of the public, and how they

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries worldwide — and the legal profession is no exception. In this episode of Brief Chats, Director and Principal Clerk Anna Svenson sits down with Laurence White, barrister and AI expert, to explore how machine learning and large language models are reshaping the practise of law in Australia. From smarter research

Congratulations to Ursula Stanisich on being recognised by Doyles as ‘Preeminent Wills & Estates Junior Counsel – Victoria 2025’. Well done Ursula!

Congratulations to Carolyn Sparke KC on being recognised by Doyles as ‘Preeminent Wills & Estates Senior Counsel – Victoria 2025’. Well done Carolyn!  

Since coming to the Bar in 1987 Russell has developed an advice and trial practice, predominantly in the areas of contract and property law, banking and finance, trade practices, partnership and shareholder disputes,  trust disputes, insolvency including bankruptcy, corporations law, professional negligence and workplace relations disputes including breach of employment agreements and breach of confidence. Russell

Congratulations to Michelle Bennett on being recognised by Doyles as ‘Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – Western Australia 2025’. Well done Michelle!

Congratulations to Cameron Scott on being recognised by Doyles as ‘Recommended Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – Tasmania 2025’. Well done Cameron!

Congratulations to Laurence White on being recognised by Doyles as ‘Leading White Collar Criminal Law & Regulatory Investigations Barristers – Australia 2025’. Well done Laurence!

This episode explores the evolving treatment of pets in Australian family law. Once seen purely as property, pets are now recognised for their emotional significance, leading to recent amendments of the Family Law Act 1975.  Through real-life case studies our hosts unpack how pets can become the centre of disputes, and talk about how the

Episode 3 of ‘Brief Chats’. Is now available on all good podcast platforms and on YouTube  This episode features Michael Whitten KC and discusses the brewing catastrophe in the Australian insurance market off the back of the LA Fires and Ex-Cyclone Alfred and the real risk of under and excluded insurance areas.  This is a