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]
Wotton + Kearney appoints new special counsel, senior associate
International law firm Wotton + Kearney has moved to bolster its cyber and technology advisory practice with the appointment of a director from EY Law and an associate ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Nov 2023
HopgoodGanim names new head of risk and compliance
Following a year of significant growth, HopgoodGanim Lawyers – which has offices in Brisbane and Perth – has appointed a new head of risk and compliance, who will play a ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Hamilton Locke adds 5 partners from 4 BigLaw rivals
International firm Hamilton Locke has continued its rapid growth, appointing five new partners from four different BigLaw practices, including a team from Holding Redlich
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
‘I love coming to work’: Michelle Sneesby and building her empire
Michelle Sneesby, founder and managing partner of recruitment agency empire group, at the inception of her agency in 2009, was driven by a desire to connect people
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Piper Alderman hires another partner for Perth office
National law firm Piper Alderman has continued to grow its Perth-based team, this time appointing a new partner for its projects, infrastructure, and construction team.
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Ironbridge appoints new special counsel
Award-nominated boutique firm Ironbridge Legal has added a “thought leader” in AI regulation, emerging technologies, and digital assets, which it says are “becoming ...
SME LAW • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Thynne + Macartney names new GM
Brisbane-based firm Thynne + Macartney, which was founded more than 130 years ago, has appointed its first general manager in 12 years.
SME LAW • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Navigating ESG: How law departments can evolve to meet the challenges
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have become a focal point for businesses, with legal teams playing an increasingly vital role in managing these ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Responding to a ‘paradigm shift’ in contracting
Recent amendments to the Unfair Contract Term regime may cause tension between law departments trying to avoid penalties and other teams more invested in the bottom line
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Nov 2023