Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Dentons hires Perth-based workplace relations partner
Global law firm Dentons’ employment and safety practice has gone national, with the appointment of a Perth-based partner.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Jan 2026
A ‘clearly inadequate’ costs application, and a failure to regain the right to practise: What’s hot in law this week (12–16 Jan)
The year 2026 is now in full swing, with numerous notable court proceedings and some high-profile appointments having been made. Here is your weekly round-up of the ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 16 Jan 2026
The unspoken questions behind injury claims
In personal injury matters, the injury itself is rarely the only issue, writes Sepi Agahi.
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jan 2026
KWM partner rejoins White & Case
Global law firm White & Case has moved to bolster its global debt finance practice and global financial institutions industry group with the appointment of a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Jan 2026
K&L Gates promotes Sydney lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 26
A Sydney-based banking and finance lawyer has been elevated to the partnership of global firm K&L Gates.
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Creativity, proactivity, practicality: What clients want from firms in 2026
While in-house teams have certain evergreen requirements of their external providers, the current climate brings with it particular needs. Here, heads of legal flesh out ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Where Baker McKenzie’s Aussie head sees opportunities for 2026
In the face of voluminous change in the legal services marketplace, Baker McKenzie’s managing partner in Australia, Anne-Marie Allgrove, is not only up to facing the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Managing the pace of technological change in law
The past 12 months have seen an extraordinary volume of change in legal tech. Professionally, practically, and psychologically, such evolution can be exciting, but also ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Jan 2026
‘Treat your AI tool like a junior lawyer’, and other tips for adoption in 2026
Responsible adoption of artificial intelligence is “not optional”. Here, a senior AI adviser discusses how lawyers can maintain trust and credibility while staying ...
SME LAW • Tue, 13 Jan 2026