Jerome Doraisamy

Jones Day being sued by 6 associates for ‘fraternity culture’

The United States arm of global firm Jones Day is facing a class action from six female attorneys, all former associates of the firm, for “systemic discrimination based ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Apr 2019

NSW practitioners urged to ‘act now’ to prepare for electronic conveyancing mandate

Lawyers and conveyancers in NSW are being encouraged to adequately prepare for the electronic conveyancing mandate, which comes into effect in July of this year.

SME LAW • Wed, 10 Apr 2019

Qld appoints ‘highly respected’ barrister as new Solicitor-General

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has appointed a former president of the state’s Bar Association to be the next Solicitor-General.

THE BAR • Tue, 09 Apr 2019

Resources companies acquire engineering brand’s businesses

Two resources companies have been advised on their acquisition of a diversified engineering and infrastructure company’s resources, power and water businesses.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2019

Baby formula business advised on share placement, acquisition of formula producer

Bubs Australia has been advised on its agreement to place shares to C2 Capital Partners and off-market trade, and its conditional acquisition of infant formula producer ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2019

Aus in-house teams adopting less tech than global counterparts

New research shows that while corporate counsel across Australia want to drive efficiency and generate more value to suppliers, they are adopting less technology than the ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Apr 2019

ACC seeks leave to appear before High Court

The Australian chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel has requested to file an amicus curiae brief in the Glencore case, to support claims of legal privilege.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Apr 2019

Embrace in-house complexity as ‘a benefit and opportunity’

The breadth of practical legal work required of in-house lawyers allows corporate counsel to “excel and challenge perceptions”, rather than being an overwhelming hurdle, ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Apr 2019

Integrity Commission must ‘bring out the best’ in Australia’s democracy

If Australia’s anti-corruption watchdog is to be strong and effective, it will need $100 million per year to properly clamp down and ensure political integrity, according ...

POLITICS • Mon, 08 Apr 2019