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]
Australian Family Lawyers to open new office in Gold Coast
Listed national law firm Australian Family Lawyers is set to launch a new presence in the south of Queensland, as the BigLaw player looks to “transform” the market
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Avoiding a cultural collision when merging legal practices
When merging two law firms, a well-defined change management plan is a must, writes Sandra Morrell.
SME LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Cobre Limited advised on 2-tranche institutional placement capital raising
Listed mining company Cobre Limited (ASX: CBE) has been advised on a two-tranche placement and “equity-for-drill” subscription agreement.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Serving the Australian defence market
In the defence industry, preventing a tragedy is preferable to reacting to one. For award-winning general counsel Katherine Stapels, this means that utilising soft skills ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
National security laws activated to bolster critical infrastructure protection
The Albanese government has activated national security laws designed to safeguard Australian critical infrastructure, companies and institutions critical to the national ...
POLITICS • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Sunshine Coast Council appoints 2 senior in-house lawyers
The law department for the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has appointed two senior solicitors, in what the council is calling a “major restructure”.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Morrison’s actions ‘inconsistent’ with the Constitution
The Solicitor-General’s advice on the appointment of former prime minister Scott Morrison to the industry ministry has been released, finding that appointment was not in ...
POLITICS • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Link shareholders vote in favour of Dye & Durham acquisition
Link Group (ASX: LNK) shareholders have voted to approve the takeover by global legal tech firm Dye & Durham (D&D), following months of negotiations and multiple ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Aug 2022
6 warning signs you need to find a new job
With a buoyant employment market, there are plenty of job opportunities to consider. While chasing higher pay can be one reason to move on, there are other reasons to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Aug 2022