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]
HWL Ebsworth acquires boutique, expands Tassie presence
National law firm HWL Ebsworth is expanding its footprint in Tasmania, having acquired full-service practice Ogilvie Jennings, which will include three partners and most ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Dec 2025
What we’ve learnt this year, and what it could mean for lawyers in 2026
The year 2025 has, undoubtedly, been a year of change – marked not just by how much has shifted in the last 12 months, but also in realising just how much the landscape ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Why this GC has an ‘immense sense of wanting to give back’
Having come to Australia as a migrant refugee, Peter Le is adamant about giving back to the community. Such a purpose, he says, serves him well as an in-house lawyer.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 Dec 2025
Maurice Blackburn promotes 35, including 3 to principal
National law firm Maurice Blackburn has named three new principals, one new special counsel, 13 new senior associates, and 18 new associates.
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Legal bodies offer condolences, pledge support following Bondi Beach terror attack
In the wake of the shocking and despicable anti-Semitic attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach over the weekend, legal member associations and advocates have condemned the ...
POLITICS • Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Law firms must safeguard against ‘unsanctioned’ use of AI, says Legora’s APJ head
Responsible use of specialist AI tools needs to be a proactive effort by law firms and legal teams to mitigate risk.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 14 Dec 2025
NRF names 6 new Aussie partners in global cohort of 51
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has named 51 new partners worldwide, six of whom are based Down Under.
BIG LAW • Fri, 12 Dec 2025
King & Wood Mallesons to split
The Chinese and Australian partnerships of King & Wood Mallesons have agreed to formally separate, just 14 years after joining forces to create “a firm for ‘the Asian ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Dec 2025
RBA makes final rate call for 2025
The Reserve Bank has been widely expected to keep the cash rate on hold ahead of Christmas. In this special announcement, brought to you by Legal Home Loans, find out if ...
POLITICS • Tue, 09 Dec 2025