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The Risks of Using AI for Legal Analysis: What Non-Lawyers Need to Know

AI tools are now routinely used by non-lawyers to review contracts and assess legal risk but the dangers are often underestimated. In this article, Partner Mark Kenney and Solicitor Aaron Cherniwchan identify the key risks in-house teams and business leaders need to understand: from confidentiality breaches and AI-generated misinformation to the unintentional waiver of legal professional privilege and gaps in professional indemnity insurance cover. The article also sets out the practical safeguards every organisation should have in place before AI becomes a standard part of their legal review process.

Carter Newell claims two wins at the 2026 Australian Law Awards

31 July 2026

Carter Newell is proud to have been recognised in both a team and individual category at the 26th annual Australian Law Awards, Australia’s largest celebration of legal excellence.

Carter Newell finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026

28 July 2026

Carter Newell is pleased to announce its recognition as a finalist in four categories in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026.

Carter Newell’s second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

18 June 2026

Carter Newell’s second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (May 2026–May 2028) has been formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

Carter Newell elevates ten across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne offices

16 June 2026

Carter Newell has announced the upcoming elevation of ten team members, including two to Special Counsel, as its specialist expertise in construction, projects and infrastructure, insurance, and planning and environment law strengthens.

Stephanie Huestis named New Partner of the Year (SME Law) at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026

5 June 2026

Carter Newell is delighted to announce that Partner Stephanie Huestis has been named New Partner of the Year (SME Law) at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026 – one of the Australian legal profession’s most prestigious accolades. Read more to find out about Stephanie’s outstanding achievement.

Carter Newell finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026

3 June 2026

Carter Newell is pleased to announce that three of our Partners have been named as finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026, across four categories.

Carter Newell recognised in Best Law Firms in Australia (2027 Edition) rankings

29 May 2026

Carter Newell has been named in the Best Law Firms in Australia 2027 Edition, receiving 22 rankings across national and regional tiers across a broad range of practice areas – reflecting the dedication and expertise of our lawyers.

Carter Newell’s Best Lawyers 2027 recognition grows with three new listings

16 April 2026

Carter Newell is proud to have again been recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia, with 22 of the firm’s lawyers listed across 20 specialty areas of law in the 2027 edition.

Stefan Luke appointed Partner at Carter Newell in Corporate & Commercial

1 April 2026

Carter Newell has appointed Stefan Luke as a Partner in its Corporate & Commercial team, bringing more than 25 years of top-tier and in-house legal experience to the firm’s commercial practice.

Carter Newell recognises rising talent, strengthening its national presence

28 January 2026

Carter Newell has promoted five lawyers across its Brisbane and Sydney offices, effective from 1 February 2026.

Carter Newell recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Workplace

17 October 2025

Carter Newell has achieved recognition as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Workplace by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia. This is a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to mental health and wellbeing for our staff.

Carter Newell’s extensive legal expertise recognised for another consecutive year in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide

14 October 2025

Carter Newell is proud to have its expertise of its team recognised once again across a variety of categories announced in the recent 2025 Doyle’s Guide Queensland awards.

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