David Brewster Legal Director Coles Group, Melbourne This interview was conducted in 2016. Former Competition Law group partner David Brewster left Allens in 2016 to join the Coles Group as Legal Director. After 13 years as a partner, he ...

A snapshot of key market risks cutting across sectors and the practical steps businesses should be taking now. Explore key considerations and immediate actions to strengthen resilience. A snapshot of key considerations emerging by sector ...

Senior Associate Jamie Guthrie and Partner Valeska Bloch share their experience of parental leave. For International Women's Day this year we shared the stories of four people in our team navigating their career journey. ...

Climate change is a global issue that affects our people, clients and communities. We willingly accept our responsibility to contribute to the global challenge of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. ...

Our First Nations Internship Program has been running since 2006, providing an opportunity for law students to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment. ...

Stepping out of a full-time role to try contract work can often feel daunting, but for Mary Jane it felt right. ...

The urban boom is placing pressure on our cities to keep up with the increasing demand for affordable housing and social, transportation and utility infrastructure. ...

Australia’s energy industry is set to change more in the next 10 years than it has in the past 100. ...

2024 saw Allens reach a significant milestone in its reconciliation journey—50 Jawun secondments. As one of our reconciliation partner organisations, our relationship with Jawun allows us to connect our people with Indigenous organisations ...

Senior Associate Zainab Mahmood spent ten weeks on Yolŋu Country supporting Gumatj Corporation. Zainab became Allens' 50th Jawun secondee, representing a significant milestone in the firm's enduring partnership with Jawun. When I was ...