Jerome Doraisamy

Allens partner to join Dentons

Global law firm Dentons has moved to bolster its cyber security, privacy, and technology expertise with the appointment of a partner from BigLaw rival Allens, who will ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Dec 2023

Former Clayton Utz partner joins Gilbert + Tobin with team

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has appointed a partner from fellow BigLaw practice Clayton Utz, who will serve as the firm’s co-head of restructuring and insolvency ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Barristers encouraged by Commonwealth’s progress on equitable briefing

Recently released data from the Attorney-General’s Department show a “notable positive performance” from the Commonwealth in the volume and value of briefs going to ...

POLITICS • Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Perth-based silk elected as new Law Council president

A new executive was named for the Law Council of Australia last weekend, with a Western Australian senior counsel being appointed as the organisation’s president for 2024

THE BAR • Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Master of the Supreme Court, District Court judge appointed in WA

For the first time, a woman has been appointed as Master of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, with a senior counsel being appointed to fill the subsequent vacancy ...

THE BAR • Mon, 04 Dec 2023

ALPMA to power ALTA moving forward

The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association and Australian Legal Technology Association have entered into a new agreement, whereby the former will now power ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Dec 2023

BigLaw shake-ups and award announcements: What’s hot in law this week (27 November to 1 December)

December is here and the run-up to the end of year is in full swing. In the meantime, though, the news cycle isn’t slowing down. Here is your weekly round-up of the ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 01 Dec 2023

Firms’ pro bono hours loom large as government tender process opens

Early last week, the request for tender to re-establish the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel went live, and the Attorney-General’s warning of the ...

POLITICS • Thu, 30 Nov 2023

Lynch Meyer hires new head of property

Adelaide-based firm Lynch Meyer Lawyers has appointed a special counsel from a local rival as its newest partner, who will head up its property team.

SME LAW • Thu, 30 Nov 2023