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]
Master of the Supreme Court, District Court judge appointed in WA
For the first time, a woman has been appointed as Master of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, with a senior counsel being appointed to fill the subsequent vacancy ...
THE BAR • Mon, 04 Dec 2023
ALPMA to power ALTA moving forward
The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association and Australian Legal Technology Association have entered into a new agreement, whereby the former will now power ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Dec 2023
BigLaw shake-ups and award announcements: What’s hot in law this week (27 November to 1 December)
December is here and the run-up to the end of year is in full swing. In the meantime, though, the news cycle isn’t slowing down. Here is your weekly round-up of the ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Firms’ pro bono hours loom large as government tender process opens
Early last week, the request for tender to re-establish the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel went live, and the Attorney-General’s warning of the ...
POLITICS • Thu, 30 Nov 2023
Lynch Meyer hires new head of property
Adelaide-based firm Lynch Meyer Lawyers has appointed a special counsel from a local rival as its newest partner, who will head up its property team.
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Nov 2023
Bartier Perry partner joins Macpherson Kelley as a principal
Mid-market firm Macpherson Kelley has appointed a new principal for its property and construction team.
SME LAW • Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Kennedys nabs Clyde & Co Aussie head as new insurance partner
Global law firm Kennedys has moved to bolster its insurance ranks in APAC with the appointment of Lucinda Lyons, the current Australian managing partner for fellow BigLaw ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Clyde & Co names new managing partner for Australia
Global law firm Clyde & Co has appointed a Dubai-based partner, who currently serves in a leadership capacity in the firm’s global regulatory and investigations ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Nov 2023
New Supreme Court, District Court judges appointed in NSW
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has elevated a District Court judge to the state’s Supreme Court and appointed a deputy senior Crown prosecutor to fill the District ...
THE BAR • Tue, 28 Nov 2023