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]
DLA Piper adds renewables partner from PwC
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a projects and infrastructure partner from big four accounting firm PwC, who will be based in its Melbourne office.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Aug 2023
Salary consternation and Drumgold’s future in question: What’s hot in law this week (7–11 Aug)
From smaller pay rises to the ongoing gender pay gap, money remains front of mind for lawyers. Meanwhile, the Sofronoff report is making waves. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 11 Aug 2023
BigLaw redundancies now extending to fee earners
Following reports just over a month ago about cuts to the back offices of some of the nation’s largest legal practices, more BigLaw firms have had to make difficult ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 11 Aug 2023
Dentons cuts ties with Chinese firm Dacheng
At a time when King & Wood Mallesons has moved to strengthen its China presence with a new collaboration agreement with a fellow global player, Dentons is calling off ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
Corrs appoints tax partner from PwC
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has nabbed a partner from big four accounting firm PwC, who will be based in the former’s Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
Swaab appoints new capital markets partner
Sydney-based boutique firm Swaab has appointed a new partner for its corporate and commercial practice.
SME LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
Why your law practice is an easy target for cyber criminals
Last week, I talked to a former hacker who now works to protect cyber attack victims. He told me why law practices are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, writes Dr ...
SME LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
No more hiding, no more excuses: What bullying really looks like in law
In the dark corners of the legal profession, a malevolent force preys upon the vulnerable, leaving an indelible mark on our once-noble calling: bullying, writes Stefanie ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023
Sajen Legal names new director
Sunshine Coast-based commercial litigation firm Sajen Legal has appointed a new director, in a strategic move by the firm to “ensure its clients’ prosperity in the ...
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023