Emily Moore (Consultant) caught up with Kiwi litigator Tim Wilkinson who made the move from Wellington to Melbourne in February this year after we placed him at Aptum Legal. Tim discusses transitioning jurisdictions as a Kiwi lawyer in Victoria, how the friends he’s made since moving here are somehow still Kiwis, and how the inner-north
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September 17, 2026
2026 Adelaide Legal Market Update
Adelaide Market Update March 2026: Demand for lawyers remains high despite slowing Eastern States market. Former Adelaide lawyer Paul Burgess is the leading specialist legal recruiter in Adelaide. He focuses on recruiting lawyers from junior to partner/general counsel levels across Adelaide private practice, in-house and government/NFP’s. After a busy start to 2026 Paul shares his
2025 Adelaide Legal Market Update
Demand for lawyers & secretaries remains high despite slowing Eastern States market. Former Adelaide lawyer Paul Burgess is the leading specialist legal recruiter in Adelaide. He focuses on recruiting lawyers from junior to partner & general counsel levels across Adelaide private practice, in-house and government/NFP’s. After a busy start to 2025 Paul shares his thoughts
November 28, 2023
Partners in 2023/2024:
Firms plan to continue hiring new partners into 2024. Get the full picture. Burgess Paluch is arguably the most successful Australian partner level recruitment consultancy. Over the past 10+ years we have established ourselves as experts with a significant number of partner placements, team hires and mergers. Covid shook things up and after 3 or
July 12, 2023
Melbourne In-house Opportunities
We are currently recruiting for three exciting in-house opportunities as a result of the ongoing development of this organisation: Director – Commercial & Property Senior Counsel – IP, Commercialisation and research Senior Counsel – Commercial and Property To view further details on each role, please click on the title.
February 17, 2023
Grads’ salaries are currently inflated by 20 to 30%
Belinda Fisher, Partner at Burgess Paluch advises Lawyers Weekly on the state of the market for current graduate lawyers. Read the full article here
February 10, 2023
Poaching teams is all the rage right now. Why?
Paul Burgess and Doron Paluch chat with Lawyers Weekly on the current trend of poaching in the legal industry. Read full article here
August 11, 2022
Fees are increasing. Why, and how can in-house teams manage?
Paul Burgess shares his thoughts on salary increases as a key factor in rising fees with Lawyers Weekly. Click here to read the full article.
May 26, 2022
INVITATION: Legal Industry Free Private Screening – TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Burgess Paluch and Kaleidoscope are excited to host this free event for Melbourne’s legal industry the day it hits the cinemas. As it’s an exclusive, free screening, spots are limited though so confirm your attendance ASAP! Tom Cruise returns as top US Navy aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the sequel to the 1986 cult classic.