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]
What are BigLaw firms looking for in graduates right now?
With recruitment time for new graduates fast-approaching, we spoke with the head of HR at one of Australia’s top-tier firms about what the big end of town is seeking from ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Suncorp advised on $300m Capital Notes offer
Banking and finance corporation Suncorp has been advised on its latest Capital Notes offer, which has raised $300 million under the broker firm and institutional ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
The Australian Bar will ‘continue to thrive’: Reflections from the outgoing ABA president
By virtue of their adaptability and collegiality, barristers in Australia will continue to make the most of the environment in which they operate, according to Jennifer ...
THE BAR • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Arbitration needs less regulation, more gender diversity
There is a need to avoid over-regulation, as well as an imperative to focus more heavily on diversity, if arbitration is to remain fit for purpose, argues one ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2019
Holding Redlich appoints new partner and special counsel
National firm Holding Redlich has added a partner and special counsel to its property practice group in Queensland.
SME LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2019
‘Lives were destroyed’: Shine wins ‘largest’ women’s health class action in Australian history
The Federal Court yesterday found in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants sold by Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon which were “not fit for purpose”, in what ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
National Environmental Defenders Office launches
The eight state and territory EDOs have joined forces to create a new, national not-for-profit legal watchdog for the Australian environment.
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
What does it mean to retain ‘true boutique status’?
Adhering to stated values, in spite of growth and success, can enable a firm to not only retain but benefit from its status as a boutique, argues one partner and founder
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Melbourne principal reprimanded, fined $5k for unsatisfactory professional conduct
The principal of a Melbourne CBD-based boutique firm has been reprimanded and fined after pleading guilty to two charges of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
SME LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019