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]
The Corporate Counsel Show: ‘Be a business partner, not an impediment’
Being a good and successful in-house lawyer means many things. According to Will Daymond, one critical skill is striking the right balance between offering the required ...
PODCAST • Wed, 26 Aug 2020
Nexus Law Group expands into Adelaide
NewLaw business Nexus Law Group has opened a new Adelaide office by way of appointing a principal who boasts over 30 years’ experience in the South Australian market.
NEWLAW • Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Should your GC be the next CEO?
Increasingly, general counsel are at the core of organisations, but if they are to become chief executive, having a balanced view of commercial risks will be critical.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Just 8% of GCs perform ‘truly executive’ roles
General counsel are much more effective when they spend time on strategic work and supply business guidance, according to Gartner.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Aug 2020
In-house roles ‘are not going to be as readily available’
In an age of economic uncertainty, corporate counsel positions may be hard to come by, but building up your skill set will make you better placed for when things improve
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Be a problem expert, not a tech expert
The good news is that corporate counsel don’t actually need to know a lot about legal tech, writes Sam Burrett.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Former Qantas GC named Cashrewards chairman
Australian cashback reward company Cashrewards has completed a capital raise and appointed three new non-executive directors, including one who will serve as chairman.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Aug 2020
‘Paper hearings’ and other needed court transformations
In a post-pandemic world, it will be incumbent upon the court system to not simply automate, but transform itself so as to better provide access to justice, says ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Aug 2020
Mills Oakley picks up partners from Dentons and Bakers
National law firm Mills Oakley has hired one corporate partner each from global firms Dentons and Baker McKenzie.
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Aug 2020