26 Sept 2025

2025 Meritas Lawyer Exchange – Diana Djordjic

We recently had the pleasure of hosting associate Diana Djordjic from Meritas partner firm Bennett and Philp Lawyers (QLD) as part of a two week lawyer exchange.

8 Sept 2025

Snapshot: AS4000:2025 – Updates to one of Australia’s most commonly used forms of construction contract

AS4000:2025 updates explained – dispute resolution, plain-English drafting, legislative changes & practical completion clarified.

3 Sept 2025

Optus faces OAIC legal action following 2022 data breach

Optus faces OAIC legal action over its 2022 data breach. Learn what tougher privacy laws mean for Australian businesses and how to stay compliant.

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28 Aug 2025

DMAW Lawyers attends AHA SA Women in Hotels Conference

On behalf of DMAW Laywers, Abby-Rose Hill and Irini Kourakis recently attended the Australian Hotels Association SA Women In Hotels conference.

26 Aug 2025

DMAW Lawyers welcomes Yumin Liu as special counsel

DMAW Lawyers appoints Yumin Liu as Special Counsel in transactions practice, strengthening APAC expertise with 15+ years’ global corporate law experience.

19 Aug 2025

South Australia retail and commercial leasing changes – How landlords can protect their leases

South Australia’s lease threshold increased to $420,000 on 1 July 2025. Find out how this change impacts landlords, tenants, and existing leases.

15 Aug 2025

Australian court rules 40-hour week breaches Fair Work Act

Federal Court finds 40-hour work week unreasonable under Australia’s Fair Work Act. Learn employer risks, legal lessons, and compliance tips.

11 Aug 2025

DMAW Lawyers' CEO Bernice Witkowski featured in The Advertiser

DMAW Lawyers' CEO Bernice Witkowski was recently featured in The Advertiser’s article "Climbing the Corporate Ladder".

28 July 2025

Don’t wait for rescue: Legal risk management in the face of SA’s algal bloom

The algal bloom in South Australia is presenting complex, evolving risks for coastal businesses. Chris Floreani outlines key legal and commercial risks and practical steps businesses can take now to navigate uncertainty.

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