Explore the Law Partnership Survey results for the first half of 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

The first-half edition of The Australian Financial Review Law Partnership Survey found law firms capitalising on a jump in litigation, increased regulatory pressure, and surging demand for AI-related advice. Three-quarters of the country’s law partnerships either grew or held steady in the six months to July.

• Law firms capitalised on a jump in litigation
• Increased regulatory pressure and surging demand for AI-related advice
• Three-quarters of law partnerships grew or held steady