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]
How the Federal Court supported a new mother run a class action
Juggling a newborn and a women’s health class action was always going to be tough for Rebecca Jancauskas. Support from the court – as well as from her firm, family and ...
THE BAR • Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Cross-border M&A deals decrease year-on-year
There has been a decline of over one-quarter in the value of cross-boarder deals in 2019, with investors looking closer at domestic markets, says one global firm.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Dec 2019
UNSW, GO1.com team up for legal fraternity engagement
The UNSW Law Faculty and compliance, professional development and training platform GO1.com have launched a collaborative partnership to bolster UNSW Edge.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Harris Scarfe saga cherry on top of ‘horror year for Australian workers’
News that retailer Harris Scarfe has entered receivership caps off a “nightmare year” for private sector employees, with companies plagued by underpayments scandals and ...
SME LAW • Sun, 15 Dec 2019
HSF appoints new CEO
Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has named a new chief executive to take over from Mark Rigotti in May 2020.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
NRF names first female Australian managing partner
Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed its first-ever female managing partner in Australia, who will take over from incumbent Wayne Spanner next year.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Which firms believe in climate change and take meaningful action?
NSW continues to burn, and Australians are demanding greater action from businesses in combating the devastating and irreparable effects of climate change
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Sympli completes first financial settlement
ANZ – together with Gold Coast firms K2 Law and WP Lawyers – has completed the first financial settlement through Sympli Australia Pty Ltd.
NEWLAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Brewery giant advised on acquisition of craft beer business
Carlton & United Breweries has been advised on its acquisition of Gold Coast craft beer business Balter Brewing Co.
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019