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]
Suncorp undertakes $250m wholesale subordinated notes offer
Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has advised Suncorp on a notes issue that raised a quarter of a billion dollars from investors.
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Mar 2023
Could ‘right to disconnect’ laws work for firms?
While legislating a right to disconnect could allow lawyers to meaningfully recharge their batteries, detox from tech and attend to social needs, it would likely have ...
POLITICS • Tue, 21 Mar 2023
Where law departments are being wasteful
New research shows that while law departments are trimming the volume of tech platforms utilised, in-house teams are still spending too much time jumping between tech ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Mar 2023
How firms can improve client perceptions
Recent findings detail how happy in-house teams are with their external providers. In the face of such perceptions, what do law firms need to do to ensure their clients ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Mar 2023
India could be next big growth opportunity for global firms
BigLaw firms with Australian presences are excited by the decision to open up India to foreign lawyers and practices. One global player already has a combination on the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Jackson McDonald adds special counsel
Western Australia-based family law firm Jackson McDonald has appointed a senior practitioner as its newest special counsel.
SME LAW • Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Why age dictates lawyers’ firms of choice
As recently detailed by Lawyers Weekly, the firms of choice for lawyers varies depending on how old one is. So, how does age influence one’s desired employer in law?
CAREERS • Sun, 19 Mar 2023
Hancock Energy advised on Warrego takeover bid
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised Hancock Energy on its competitive off-market takeover bid and subsequent compulsory acquisition of Warrego Energy ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Mar 2023
NRF adds 2 partners
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed two new partners — one from PwC and the other from the Australian Government Solicitor.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Mar 2023