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]
Proposed ACCC reforms ‘will make the merger clearance process more challenging’, says partner
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled what he calls “the biggest reforms to Australia’s merger settings in almost 50 years”. However, the proposed changes could, one BigLaw ...
POLITICS • Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Ligeti Partners appoints new principal from Clyde & Co
National firm Ligeti Partners has hired a new principal for its Melbourne-based commercial and residential property insurance team, who joins from a global rival.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Children’s lawyer named WA Law Society president for 2025
Gary Mack, who is the mayor of West Australian town Cambridge, as well as an independent children’s lawyer and family dispute resolution practitioner, is set to serve as ...
SME LAW • Thu, 10 Oct 2024
New cyber legislation to help Australia ‘keep pace with emerging threats’, minister says
Australia is set to enable mandatory reporting of ransom payments and new standards for smart devices with its standalone Cyber Security Act, according to Minister Tony ...
POLITICS • Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Maddocks takes team from Holding Redlich
National law firm Maddocks has appointed a planning and environment partner from BigLaw rival Holding Redlich, who is bringing a team across with him.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Sick of hearing about AI in law? Get ready to feel even worse
Get ready to hear even more about AI, and get ready to either embrace it or go the way of the dinosaurs, writes Keith Redenbach.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Disputes partner to join Minters from KWM
BigLaw MinterEllison has appointed a construction litigation partner from global rival King & Wood Mallesons.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Sending the elevator back down for next-gen lawyers
Struggling to gain experience within a law firm herself, the founder of Australia’s first all-pink law firm discusses the significance of law firm owners offering ...
CAREERS • Tue, 08 Oct 2024
Creating a culture of wellbeing in law firms
Now more than ever, fostering a culture of wellbeing in law firms is a professional necessity for the success of our business and our industry, writes Belinda Winter.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Oct 2024