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]
Legalsuper names new CFO
Superannuation fund legalsuper has appointed its inaugural chief financial officer.
BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Oct 2023
A fine for a ‘toxic’ workplace, ‘old-fashioned’ firms, and more new silks: What’s hot in law this week (16–20 Oct)
In a week in which Court Services Victoria was convicted and fined by WorkSafe, we explored the failings of ABC’s public interest defence and movement away from ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Herbert Smith Freehills to shutter Kuala Lumpur office
Eight months after winding down its presence in South Korea, global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills is closing its office in Malaysia’s capital.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Oct 2023
McCullough Robertson adds Ashurst senior associate as new partner
National law firm McCullough Robertson had appointed a litigation and dispute resolution partner from international firm Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Oct 2023
JWS appoints IP special counsel from Corrs as newest partner
National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has hired an intellectual property special counsel from fellow BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, who will join its ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Oct 2023
25 new silks named in Victoria
The Chief Justice of Victoria has announced the appointment of 25 Victorian barristers to senior counsel.
THE BAR • Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Barrister named as new IBAC commissioner
A Victoria-based barrister and solicitor has been appointed as the new commissioner for the state’s Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).
POLITICS • Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Dentons adds partner from Brisbane-based boutique
Global law firm Dentons has appointed a new partner for its planning and environment practice.
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Oct 2023
GCs’ roles ‘becoming bigger and bigger every day’
In a time of increased regulatory spotlight and growing responsibilities for the law department, instilling a culture of good governance is paramount in keeping a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Oct 2023