Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). 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]
In-house market needs ‘strong, experienced’ lawyers for regulation and compliance
New research suggests that businesses looking to increase their permanent staff in the legal department require practitioners who can help respond to the “intensifying” ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Deutsche Bank GC re-joins HSF
A global financial services regulation expert, who worked at Deutsche Bank for 17 years, including service as general counsel, has returned to Herbert Smith Freehills, in ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 16 Jul 2019
CPD point for sex harassment training needed
Mandated training for workplace misconduct — such as sexual harassment and bullying — as well as practising certificate declarations are necessary to help reduce the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Lawyers and law students need creative outlets, says Miss Universe Australia
Law graduate Priya Serrao, who was recently crowned Miss Universe Australia, said it is important for those in law to engage in activities that offer balance against the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Holding Redlich promotes 16, including 3 to partner
National firm Holding Redlich has elevated 16 practitioners to more senior roles, including three from special counsel to partner, effective 1 July 2019.
SME LAW • Sun, 14 Jul 2019
Could a class action be brought for presumptive damages to the Great Barrier Reef?
With an increase in litigation funding in Australia and royal commissions abound, it is pertinent to ponder whether a proactive class action can be brought for social ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Growth, if managed properly, enhances experience for employees and clients
The provision of new opportunities to firm members, as well as fresh scope through which clients can be better serviced, are key reasons to actively drive firm growth, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Caxton Legal Centre appoints new CEO
A CLC based in South Brisbane — self-proclaimed as “Queensland’s largest community legal centre” — has hired a new chief executive officer.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Greenwoods promotes 4 to senior associate
Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills has announced the elevation of four of its practitioners to senior associate across its Sydney and Melbourne offices.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Jul 2019