Jerome Doraisamy

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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]

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New partners, contempt accusations, and Bandidos-related crimes: What’s hot in law this week (28 April–2 May)

The April long weekends are now in the rear-view mirror, and this week, we have seen a flurry of BigLaw promotions and disciplinary proceedings. Here is your weekly ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 02 May 2025

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Most marginal seats to be won (or lost) by lawyers

In the 10 most marginal electorates nationwide, legal professionals feature prominently as candidates jostling to become, or remain, MPs.

POLITICS • Thu, 01 May 2025

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Bird & Bird names new Australian co-heads

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed two new heads of country in Australia as it enters its next phase of growth Down Under.

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Lawyers Weekly Premium launches

As of today (1 May 2025), Lawyers Weekly’s premium offering – boasting access to exclusive insights, analysis, and market-leading resources and events – is live.

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025

AI brings new safety risks that cannot be ignored

As AI and digital technologies reshape the workplace, the risks are growing, and without strong action, the dangers to workers’ health and safety will only intensify, ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?

While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous generations, it’s not clear whether the latest global ...

CAREERS • Tue, 29 Apr 2025

Finalists announced for Partner of the Year Awards 2025

Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to unveil over 280 finalists in this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Apr 2025

‘Excessive’ fees, pay allegations, and lessons from a data breach: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 April)

This week, Australia has been sandwiched between multiple national public holidays, and while many lawyers will be on leave with their families, the news cycle hasn’t ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 25 Apr 2025

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Ashurst names 3 new Aussie partners

Global law firm Ashurst has appointed 20 new partners worldwide, three of whom come from the firm’s Australian offices. This year’s partner appointments mark a ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Apr 2025

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