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]
A&O adds leveraged finance partner from HSF
Global law firm Allen & Overy has moved to bolster its leveraged finance practice with the appointment of a new partner for its Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Dec 2022
What surprised in-house lawyers this year?
Following a turbulent year for the legal services marketplace, Lawyers Weekly spoke with numerous corporate counsel about what was most surprising about the experience of ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Dec 2022
What law departments can expect to see in 2023
With the new year fast approaching, here are some predictions for what may be coming for in-house legal teams, writes Mark Dodd.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Dec 2022
HSF names new executive partner for Australia and Asia
Following Andrew Pike’s recent decision to step down from the role, global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a new executive partner for its Australian and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Dec 2022
Maurice Blackburn promotes 56
National plaintiff firm Maurice Blackburn has elevated 10 lawyers to principal, six to special counsel, 14 to senior associate, and 26 to associate, with women making up ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Dec 2022
ASIC launches Federal Court proceedings against 11 The Star executives, including former GC
The corporate regulator has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against 11 current and former directors and officers of The Star ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 12 Dec 2022
Treasurer: Decision on RBA board to come mid-2023
The make-up of the bank and the governor’s tenure will be decided after the government receives its review, Jim Chalmers has said.
POLITICS • Mon, 12 Dec 2022
‘Something so exciting should not feel so daunting’
Whilst BigLaw firms across Australia’s legal profession have made significant strides in better supporting parents through child rearing, it can be more difficult for ...
THE BAR • Mon, 12 Dec 2022
NSW appoints 2 new Supreme Court judges, 2 new District Court judges, 4 new magistrates
NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman has made numerous judicial appointments in the past few days, across various benches in the state.
THE BAR • Mon, 12 Dec 2022