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]
Mediation more relevant than ever
The need for mediation across multiple practice areas has grown considerably post-pandemic. Here, two experts share how practitioners can go about upskilling and gaining ...
SME LAW • Mon, 20 Nov 2023
WA A-G names new District Court judge, Solicitor-General
The West Australian Attorney-General, John Quigley, has appointed a barrister and former prosecutor as a judge of the state’s District Court and named a deputy state ...
THE BAR • Mon, 20 Nov 2023
NSW A-G appoints 2 new District Court judges, new Chief Judge at common law
Earlier this month, NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley named two barristers as judges for the state’s District Court and elevated a Supreme Court justice to judge of ...
THE BAR • Mon, 20 Nov 2023
HFW takes 5 partners, 15 lawyers from MinterEllison
Global law firm HFW has nabbed five partners from fellow BigLaw practice MinterEllison, as well as a team of 15 lawyers, as it moves to bolster its regional offerings in ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023
Why every lawyer needs a succession plan
“The decisions you made 10 years ago will be the decisions you live with today”: Lawyers are being urged to prioritise succession planning, with a former chief executive ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023
Inadequate IT protection to severely impact law firms
Proper IT safeguards are no longer a nice-to-have, but an essential part of ensuring the longevity of law firm success.
SME LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023
How to attract more women into legal tech
Broadening views on what legal tech entails could entice more women to enter the field, according to Clio’s general manager in the Asia-Pacific region.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023
Sparke Helmore adds partner from Newcastle boutique
A corporate and commercial partner has rejoined BigLaw firm Sparke Helmore, having come across from boutique Newcastle firm Cantle Carmichael Legal, where he served as a ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023
Hicksons appoints partner, senior associate from Kardos Scanlan
A partner and senior associate have left Sydney-based firm Kardos Scanlan for Hicksons Lawyers, in its commercial dispute resolution team.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023