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]
Company (Giles) adds special counsel, associate from Kennedys
Boutique reputational risk firm Company (Giles) has continued to take from global law firm Kennedys, having appointed a special counsel and associate for its Sydney ...
SME LAW • Mon, 22 May 2023
AI: Why judges and lawyers are not immune
The legal profession will be among the first to be substantially disrupted by the advent of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, writes Dr Matt Collins AM KC.
THE BAR • Mon, 22 May 2023
Sydney-based barrister joins Dentons
The former commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW, and barrister at 6 St James Hall Chambers in Sydney, has joined global law firm Dentons as a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 May 2023
Spruson & Ferguson expands to Manila
APAC-based intellectual property firm Spruson & Ferguson, which is part of ASX-listed IPH Group, has opened its 10th office in the region, expanding its reach into ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 May 2023
Allen & Overy, Shearman & Sterling to merge
Global law firm Allen & Overy will be merging with US-headquartered BigLaw firm Shearman & Sterling to be a “firm unlike any other in the world” at a time when ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 May 2023
HFW hires employment partner in Perth
Global law firm HFW has added a new partner for its employment practice in Perth, who has served as a partner at fellow BigLaw firms Corrs Chambers Westgarth and DLA ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 May 2023
Claims against firms and ACT DPP under fire: What’s hot in law this week (15-19 May)
The board of inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann prosecution has seen some big revelations this week, and courts across Australia have been kept busy
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 May 2023
What to expect from your legal recruiter
Finding your perfect new role in any sector is always important but particularly in the legal sector, where upholding your reputation and maintaining confidentiality ...
CAREERS • Thu, 18 May 2023
Fewer firms looking to negotiate above-CPI wage increases this year
Balancing the tough labour market against a period of rising inflation is tough for Australian law firms; however, it appears that the number of firms prepared to ...
CAREERS • Thu, 18 May 2023