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]
Celebrating wins makes you a happier, healthier lawyer
It might sound corny, but acknowledging your personal and professional achievements can make a substantial difference to your psyche and keep you motivated, argues one ...
SME LAW • Sun, 12 Jan 2020
John Laing advised on waste and energy plant investment
Infrastructure and development company John Laing Group has been advised on its $51.5 million investment in a waste-to-energy plant in Western Australia.
BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jan 2020
Positive psychology for lawyers: Implementation and adoption of more helpful thinking
Instead of viewing wellness as a way to overcome illness, lawyers must see it as a pathway to thrive and succeed. Positive psychology can help with this, even for the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Acciona advised on acquisition of Lendlease's Engineering business
Global sustainability business Acciona has been advised on its $180 million acquisition of ASX-listed Lendlease’s Engineering business.
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Reflections on volunteer firefighting from an in-house counsel
Working with the NSW Rural Fire Service has provided Karina Veling with more than just personal wisdom – it has given her greater insight into her duties as a lawyer and ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 08 Jan 2020
The nexus between writing poetry and legal justice
Stewart Levitt discovered a passion for writing, and then poetry, at a young age. Now, as a firm principal, it helps him ensure access to justice for those in need.
SME LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2020
Northern Star Resources advised on US$800m acquisition and equity raising
Gold producer Northern Star Resources has been advised in relation to its acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in KCGM Super Pit.
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2020
DWF trainee barred from practice following ‘gross misconduct’
A trainee lawyer at global firm DWF LLP has been barred from practice by the UK Solicitors Regulation Authority over two years after her dismissal from the firm for ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2020
It is crucial for lawyers to examine Australia’s legal history
Lawyers must understand the law “not just as an abstract set of rules, but as a living thing”. Doing this requires a better understanding of our nation’s atrocities and ...
POLITICS • Tue, 07 Jan 2020