FCW Lawyers promotes 3 to senior associate
FCW Lawyers has promoted Ashley Cheng, Kendra Harrison and Nina Hoang to the role of senior associate.
SME LAW • Wed, 15 Jun 2022
HSF CEO elected to International Chamber of Commerce executive board
The chief executive of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, Justin D’Agostino, was earlier this week confirmed for a three-year term on the executive board of the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Allens solicitor to avoid disciplinary proceedings despite ‘substantiated’ sexual harassment allegations
Although it agreed there was “sufficient evidence” that a senior associate at global law firm Allens sexually harassed a second-year lawyer, the Legal Services Commission ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
NSW and ACT must follow Tasmania’s lead in raising the age of criminal responsibility
The Tasmanian government has made the decision to cease the incarceration of children under the age of 14 in a move that has been welcomed by the Aboriginal Legal Service ...
POLITICS • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
What you need to know about the taxation of crypto
With tax season right around the corner, lawyers and non-lawyers alike who have money invested in cryptocurrency need to be across how it is and will be taxed, writes ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
‘Don’t just outsource because you’re busy’
Openness, thoughtfulness and innovative approaches are essential for any law department looking to do more with less, argues one senior corporate counsel.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Why leading with your ESG strategy is good for business
ESG proponents often talk about the value capture opportunities for businesses that incorporate sustainability principles into their strategy, writes Dr Rachel Baird.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Maddocks promotes 59
National law firm Maddocks has promoted five to partner, eight to special counsel, 16 to senior associate, 19 to associate, and 11 in its services team.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jun 2022
Values, not the ‘relentless pursuit’ of billables, produce optimal outcomes
According to this chair of partners, short-term thinking on what will produce the best results will ultimately benefit no one, least of all a law firm.
SME LAW • Mon, 13 Jun 2022
