Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. 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]
JWS appoints IP special counsel from Corrs as newest partner
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has hired an intellectual property special counsel from fellow BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, who will join its ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Oct 2023
25 new silks named in Victoria
The Chief Justice of Victoria has announced the appointment of 25 Victorian barristers to senior counsel.
THE BAR • Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Barrister named as new IBAC commissioner
A Victoria-based barrister and solicitor has been appointed as the new commissioner for the state’s Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).
POLITICS • Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Dentons adds partner from Brisbane-based boutique
Global law firm Dentons has appointed a new partner for its planning and environment practice.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Oct 2023
GCs’ roles ‘becoming bigger and bigger every day’
In a time of increased regulatory spotlight and growing responsibilities for the law department, instilling a culture of good governance is paramount in keeping a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Allen & Overy, Shearman & Sterling merger approved
The partnerships of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have “overwhelmingly” voted in favour of a merger between the two firms, which will create what the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Oct 2023
PCL Lawyers appoints new associate partner
National law firm PCL Lawyers has appointed a new associate partner, which it proclaims will enhance its expertise in state taxation.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Oct 2023
DLA Piper appoints NRF partner as head of Australian funds
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a new national head of its investment management and funds practice in Australia, who has come across from fellow global practice ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Oct 2023
Fights over fees and new silks: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Oct)
The Voice referendum is finally here, and academics and judges around the country are out addressing concerns about the proposed constitutional change. Meanwhile, there ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 13 Oct 2023