Jerome Doraisamy

Slaters CEO: Proposed takeover not about turnaround or restructure, but ‘investment for growth’

Speaking to Lawyers Weekly shortly after the listed firm’s confirmation of a proposed private equity takeover, Slater & Gordon chief executive John Somerville said ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 24 Feb 2023

Slater & Gordon posts $16.7m profit amid takeover offer

Listed national law firm Slater & Gordon has seen a “rebound” in its fortunes from the last reporting period, with a 323 per cent increase in its net profit, as it ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

Slater & Gordon directors ‘unanimously support’ takeover offer by Allegro Funds

One of Australia’s biggest law firms — and the first to ever list on the ASX — is set to agree to be acquired by private equity firm Allegro Funds, in a move that could ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

Are chatbots actually exciting tools for lawyers?

The advent of chatbots is stirring up a wave of trepidation among professional services workers, but if platforms like ChatGPT can help lawyers improve and increase the ...

SME LAW • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

LawCPD unveils ‘innovative’ course on bullying, harassment, and discrimination

Leading online legal education provider LawCPD has moved to address critical workplace issues with the release of a new course to create safer and more inclusive ...

CAREERS • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

Keypoint welcomes new consulting principal in Brisbane

Emerging BigLaw player Keypoint Law has appointed another new consulting principal, who specialises in film, television and digital games.

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

Deputy Chief Magistrate named as permanent District Court judge

His Honour Michael Allen, who is currently serving as an acting judge of the NSW District Court, has been appointed permanently to that court in the state.

THE BAR • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

WIRCON sells its renewable energy business to Gentari

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has advised the WIRCON Group on the sale of its renewable energy business in Australia to Malaysia’s state-owned renewable energy company ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Feb 2023

Former federal judge joins DLA Piper

A former justice of the Federal Court of Australia, who retired from the bench in December, will serve as a senior adviser for global law firm DLA Piper, advising on ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Feb 2023