The Human Advantage
Last month I delivered a keynote at the Law Ninjas' Next Gen Summit in Sydney. Walking in, I knew what the room would be talking about…and I was right. Every conversation centred on artificial intelligence. How do we adopt it? How do we implement it safely? How do we bring our people on the journey? What will legal services look like in five years? They're all the right questions, and we're all learning together. But I chose to speak about something different: leadership.
The Quiet Power of a GCs Legal Spend
This quarter, Squared Group CEO Demetrio Zema writes an open letter to GCs on the power of their legal spend, and what happens when in-house teams decide the default no longer serves them.
Building Influence at Board Level
Scrutiny of Boards has never been greater, all while navigating emerging risks and regulatory changes, maintaining a disciplined meeting cycle and staying on top of compliance. As the pressure on directors grows, so does the ask of the legal function sitting alongside them. So, what does it take to be a great legal partner to the Board?
The Current State of Insolvency in Australia
Australia’s insolvency landscape may have reached a turning point, with ASIC data indicating that new corporate insolvency appointments have started to decline, after reaching a peak for the millennium in 2024-25. Here, Disputes + Litigation Lawyer, Hayley Warren, unpacks what the latest figures mean for businesses, directors and creditors.
Victorian Chamber X Law Squared launch new Business Legal Support Line
Victorian businesses now have access to a new Business Legal Support Line through a partnership between the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Law Squared, providing members with fast, practical commercial legal guidance to support day-to-day business decision-making.
When the Music Stops: Administration vs Liquidation
The collapse of Bluesfest is a stark reminder that financial distress can move quickly from pressure to permanence. Here, Disputes & Litigation lawyer, Sarah Cooney explains the key differences between administration and liquidation, and what businesses can do early to better manage financial risk, protect their position and respond before options narrow.
Built Differently // Law Squared’s Next Chapter
Law Squared CEO, Claire Sundin, shares a message on the firm’s next chapter, built on ten years of challenging the traditional legal model.
Law Squared doubles down on legal innovation as profession debates AI’s impact
Law Squared has appointed Alex Vulkanovski as Head of Legal Operations & Innovation, reinforcing its position at the forefront of legal service transformation.
WFH in Victoria: What’s Proposed to Change from 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026, a new right to work from home is set to be introduced in Victoria, with the State Government planning to enshrine the right in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) (EO Act). Pitched as a world-first reform, the laws are designed to protect flexibility for employees while providing a clear pathway for businesses and dispute resolution.
The Quiet Advent of Embedded AI in Enterprise Software
Have you noticed how the existing technology stack providers quietly added an AI layer to their existing offerings? These days, you open a PDF in Adobe Acrobat and a floating panel appears: "Ask questions, get summaries, and find information across your document." You begin drafting an email in Gmail and Gemini offers to finish the sentence for you. You click into a Word document and Copilot is sitting in the toolbar, ready to summarise, rewrite, or generate content from your files.
From Support to Strategy // A Message from our CEO
Claire Sundin, reflects on her first steps as CEO with a focus on trust, strategy, and the people that make Law Squared unique.
Demetrio Zema reflects on a decade of Law Squared
Law Squared Founder, Demetrio Zema, reflects on a decade of trust, encouragement and willingness to embrace ‘law done differently’.
Is it too risky to run an internal workplace investigation in 2026?
With employment litigation at record levels and increased scrutiny around psychological safety, many organisations are asking the same question:
“Is it even worth running investigations internally anymore?”
We often hear:
“If this is going to end up in the Fair Work Commission anyway, maybe we should just bring someone in from the start.”
Assignment, Novation or Covenant? The Contract Distinction That Quietly Causes The Most Confusion
When contracts need to change - because a business restructures, a project moves from construction to operations, or a new operator steps in - the question we’re most often asked is: “Can’t we just assign the contract?” Understanding the difference between assignment, novation, and deeds of covenant can save time, cost, and serious risk - particularly in long-term, operational or regulated arrangements.
Unexpected Lessons in Leadership
Kicking off our Let’s Talk About It series for 2026, our Women in Energy community gathered in Melbourne and Sydney for a roundtable conversation on Unexpected Lessons in Leadership. What emerged wasn’t a list of perfect leader traits. It was a set of practical, human insights.
Melbourne Mavericks Welcome Law Squared as Official Legal Partner
The Melbourne Mavericks are proud to announce Law Squared as the club’s Official Legal Partner.
Governing AI and Using AI for Governance
Over the last year, directors and board advisors have told us there is plenty of noise about AI - but far less meaningful guidance that speaks to the realities of the boardroom and would make directors comfortable with the unique risks AI introduces.
The Unfair Contract Terms Regime // What We’ve Learned Two Years On
The strengthened Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) has now been in effect for just over two years. Since the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 commenced on 9 November 2023, both regulators and courts have made it clear: the new rules have teeth, and enforcement is well underway.
The Confidence Equation: Advocacy, Authenticity + Advancement
This month our Women in Energy community explored The Confidence Equation: Advocacy, Authenticity + Advancement with 40+ women across Roundtables in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Strategic Leadership Transition at Law Squared
Claire Sundin has been announced as the Incoming Chief Executive Officer - Law Squared. Claire, formerly Global Head of Legal – Retail at H&M Group, becomes the firm’s first CEO, following close to a decade of stewardship by Founder and Director, Demetrio Zema, who moves to the role of Group CEO of newly established parent company, Squared Group.