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]
Meridian adds another team from McCabes
National law firm Meridian Lawyers has continued to expand its national insurance practice group with hires from fellow BigLaw firm McCabes — this time a team of eight ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 28 Apr 2023
2 Australians make partner in 72-strong round at DLA Piper
BigLaw firm DLA Piper has unveiled its global promotions round, with two Australians being promoted to the partnership ranks.
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Apr 2023
Most firms expect to increase headcount this year
Despite significant economic headwinds on the horizon, a majority of Australian law firms — big and small — intend to grow their staff numbers during 2023
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Apr 2023
3 Aussies make partner at A&O in global cohort of 36
Global law firm Allen & Overy has unveiled a cohort of 36 lawyers joining its partnership worldwide, including three Australians.
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Apr 2023
Russell Kennedy appoints 2 new principals
BigLaw firm Russell Kennedy is strengthening its Sydney office, having appointed senior lawyers as principals from KPMG Law and East Super, respectively.
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Apr 2023
Colin Biggers & Paisley names new CFO
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed a new chief financial officer, who previously served as the head of finance at fellow Australian BigLaw firm ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Apr 2023
UK firm Taylor Rose to debut Down Under via partnership with GTC Legal
Top 60 UK law firm Taylor Rose MW intends to become the leading consultancy law firm in Australia by 2025, starting with a new joint venture with GTC Legal Group.
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Apr 2023
Too many lawyers work while on leave
At a time in which “right to disconnect” laws are being floated for Australia, legal professionals across the country are overwhelmingly logging on to work on days off
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Apr 2023
How to protect charitable bequests
There are multiple ways to give without using a will, while a person is still alive and subsequently avoiding the risk of contest, writes Mercia Chapman.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Apr 2023