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]
Lexis+ AI launches with intent to ‘transform’ legal work
Last week, LexisNexis Legal & Professional unveiled Lexis+ AI™, which the provider says can help save Australian lawyers an average of 11 hours per week.
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Feb 2024
High-profile appointments and a ‘vexatious litigant’: What’s hot in law this week (5–9 Feb)
In a week in which the Reserve Bank held the cash rate, there were numerous noteworthy appointments, both at the big end of town and at a political level. Here is your ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 09 Feb 2024
The life of a law student promised opportunity
My LinkedIn is full of posts entitled “advice to law students”; however, all fail to encapsulate the limited opportunities available or the poor ways we are dealt with, ...
CAREERS • Thu, 08 Feb 2024
NRF cyber team, including 2 Aussie partners, joins A&O
Global law firm Allen & Overy has appointed a five-strong international partner team of cyber security incident response experts, which includes two Australia-based ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Feb 2024
‘Law firms are under attack’: ALPMA, AUCloud team up to fight cyber criminals
Recent research shows that one in two law firms are not ready to handle cyber incidents. Now, the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA), in ...
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Feb 2024
Gilbert + Tobin integrates boutique banking and finance firm into its Perth operations
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has moved to bolster its banking and finance expertise in Western Australia, with boutique practice Wright Legal set to be integrated ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Feb 2024
KWM senior associate joins Ashurst as partner in real estate team
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new partner for its Sydney-based real estate practice, hiring a senior associate from BigLaw rival King & Wood Mallesons.
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Feb 2024
Litigation partner leaves Corrs for Webb Henderson
International law firm Webb Henderson has appointed a “highly respected” senior litigator, who has joined the firm from national rival Corrs Chambers Westgarth, where he ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Feb 2024
Partner, 2 special counsel join Sparke Helmore’s health practice
National law firm Sparke Helmore has moved to bolster its health practice group with the appointment of a new partner and two special counsel, who will serve in the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Feb 2024