LK

01/06/2026

LK has been a sponsor of the Law Society of South Australia and Women Lawyers' Association of SA's Margaret Nyland Long Lunch for more than a decade and it is always a terrific event. Last Friday's lunch was again one to remember, with insights from guest speaker the Hon Former Chief Justice of South Australia, Christopher Kourakis AC SC.

We look forward to another fabulous event in 2027!

27/05/2026

In May, the LK team was busy not only delivering outcomes for clients and solving complex legal issues, but also continuing our commitment to giving back to the community.

We were proud to participate in JusticeNet SA’s 2026 Walk for Justice, helping contribute to their incredible $200,000 fundraising goal in support of legal services for vulnerable members of the community.

We also attended the 2026 Yalari Gala Fundraising Dinner, where we had the privilege of presenting the LK Yalari CORRIE Award, recognising the values of Compassion, Openness, Respect, Resilience, Inclusiveness and Excellence to a Yalari student.

And our talented team of lawyers and “bakers” hosted a fantastic morning tea in support of Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea raising vital funds for people impacted by cancer.

We’re proud to support causes that make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work, and we are grateful to our team for their continuing contribution.

05/05/2026

On Tuesday evening, 12 May, LK will be hosting a presentation on International Humanitarian Law and the Defence Industry. Presenters will include LK Principal, Mark Giddings; Professor Matthew Stubbs from Adelaide University; Cain Kemp Head of Legal from Babcock Australia and New Zealand; and Natasha Chabbra, Legal Advisor Australian Red Cross.

The panel will consider the critical reality that IHL imposes obligations on private businesses whose activities are linked to armed conflict and the potential for corporate and individual legal liability, as well as operational and reputational risk.

Attendance is capped at 50. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Monday, 11 May including your name, organisation and job title to [email protected].

01/05/2026

Today we celebrate Office Professionals Day and acknowledge the outstanding work of our support team - THANK YOU for your invaluable contribution to LK!

20/04/2026

LK Principals, Mark Giddings and Amy Cooper-Boast, are in Washington DC and looking forward to attending the 5th Annual Pyne & Partners AUKUS Conference.

Mark Giddings will be joining a panel discussion on the legislative and regulatory settings underpinning AUKUS, with a focus on ITAR, export controls and the practical implications for trilateral industrial collaboration. The panel will also include Lisa Clutterham (Minister Counsellor, Defence Policy at the Australian Embassy in Washington), Graham Farnsworth (UK Legal Counsellor Defence Acquisition & Technology at the British Embassy Washington DC) and Lt Gen Larry James USAF (Ret’d) (Strategic Adviser at Smartsat Cooperative Research Centre). The session will be moderated by David Allman.

With one week to go, registrations for the 5th Annual Pyne & Partners AUKUS Conference have reached a record level, with limited places remaining. We look forward to welcoming senior leaders from government, defence, industry and research across Australia, Britain and the U.S. for three days of high...

15/04/2026

APPLICATIONS FOR our 2026/27 Adelaide Clerkship Program are now open.

If you would like to launch your career in law with a clerkship that goes beyond the ordinary we want to hear from you!

Our Clerkship Program is focused on developing lawyers for the future and appeals to students who are self-motivated, curious, resourceful and enjoy working as part of a team.

Details of our Program are available on our website: www.lk.law/careers/

APPLICATIONS CLOSE for all intakes in our 2026/27 Program - Midnight, Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Adelaide University Law Students' Association - AULSA
Flinders Law Students' Association - FLSA

14/04/2026

We are all set up for the 2026 Adelaide University Law Students' Association - AULSA Law Careers Fair! We have already spoken with some wonderful students, so come and visit us to find out all you need to know about our Clerkship Program, and be sure to grab a Haigh’s chocolate frog 🐸

13/04/2026

On 25 March 2026, the Australian Government proposed a significant suite of amendments to Australia’s security of critical infrastructure regulatory framework to strengthen national security and resilience.

These proposed reforms to the SOCI Act and CIRMP Rules include:

Enhanced Ministerial directions powers – Aiming to provide greater Ministerial flexibility, and new powers, to accommodate and respond to the specific circumstances of cyber security and other incidents affecting critical infrastructure assets.

Enhanced requirements for entities under their Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Programs – For high-risk critical asset classes within the energy, communications, transport, water and sewerage sectors, the reforms include extensive new requirements, focused on minimising or eliminating vulnerabilities in respect of supply chain, cyber/information security, personnel and physical security hazards, as well as all-hazards (under a principles-based approach, and having particular regard to risks arising from foreign ownership, control or influence).

Owners and operators of critical assets should remain abreast of ongoing developments and the foreshadowed step-up in powers and obligations. Affected entities should review their governance mechanisms, policies, systems and procedures, conduct a gap analysis and identify areas for attention in preparedness for the proposed amendments.

Read our article written by Amy Cooper-Boast, Courtney Chow and Alison Rahier here: https://www.lk.law/2026/04/stepping-up-security-incoming-amendments-to-australias-security-of-critical-infrastructure-regulatory-framework/

13/04/2026

Launch your career in law with a clerkship that goes beyond the ordinary!

Come and visit us at tomorrow's Adelaide University Law Students' Association - AULSA Law Careers Fair. Meet members of our team and learn more about the pathway into a career at LK.

Adelaide University Law Students' Association - AULSA
Flinders Law Students' Association - FLSA

09/04/2026

LK Principal, Mark Giddings, will be teaching the Cyber Security and Cyber Conflict Law course (LAWS 5048) at the Adelaide University Law School next week.

The course will examine how legal frameworks respond to cyber activity in Australia and internationally, and explore:

1. The regulation of cyber assets and critical infrastructure under Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth); 2. The application of the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth) to ransomware incidents; 3. Corporate governance obligations for managing cyber risk; 4. Criminal law responses to cybercrime, including offences and enforcement mechanisms under Commonwealth law; and 5. The growing role of digital forensics in investigations and law enforcement.



Course details: 13 to 17 April 2026

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