Jerome Doraisamy

HSF regional managing partner to step down

In an email to all staff, the Herbert Smith Freehills regional managing partner and executive partner for Asia and Australia has announced that he will step away from his ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Oct 2022

Andersen Global, Cornwalls unveil collaboration in Melbourne

International tax and legal practice Andersen Global is expanding its Australian presence by way of a collaboration agreement with growing national firm Cornwalls, for ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Oct 2022

Australian Family lawyers to acquire GTC Legal Group, creating major merged entity

Listed national law firm Australian Family Lawyers is acquiring GTC Legal Group Holdings, forming a merged entity that AFL is calling a “seminal moment for the personal ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Oct 2022

‘One of the biggest claims in Australia’s legal history’ filed against Toyota

Proceedings have been filed against Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited for alleged tampering with emissions control systems to improve the performance of diesel ...

THE BAR • Tue, 18 Oct 2022

The Respect at Work Bill could limit access to justice

While the Respect at Work Bill is much-needed, there are potential unintended consequences for complainants seeking access to justice through the courts, writes Mia ...

THE BAR • Tue, 18 Oct 2022

Shadow A-G slams government’s reversal on Israeli capital

The new shadow attorney-general, Julian Leeser MP, has labelled the Albanese government’s foreign policy “shambolic” in the wake of the announcement not to recognise West ...

POLITICS • Tue, 18 Oct 2022

Budget constraints forcing departments to bring work in-house

In the face of increasing workloads and stagnant budgets for the law department, a high number of in-house teams are looking at how they can restrict utilising external ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Oct 2022

Sexual harassment not widespread in Victorian courts, but risks factors ‘cannot be ignored’

An independent review into the recruitment processes and working arrangements of court staff in Victoria has been released, with the state’s chief justice acknowledging ...

THE BAR • Tue, 18 Oct 2022

Dentons aiming to double revenue in Australia in 5 years

EXCLUSIVE: Following the global firm’s “historic” collaboration in India, as well as numerous lateral partner hires, the Australian chair of Dentons is looking to achieve ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Oct 2022