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]
BigLaw’s model ‘stifles’ its ability to innovate
In this op-ed, L'Oréal general counsel Anna Lozynski explains why – from the perspective of those in-house – innovation must be prioritised by the big end of town
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Mentorship in-house crucial in light of ‘limited’ preparation at university
At the end of law school, Karina Veling was intrigued by the prospect of a more varied legal role, as opposed to operating in defined practice areas. She now thinks that ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
AI company advised on $64m cap raise
A global technology company, headquartered in Australia, has been advised on its recent £34.3 million (approximately AU$64 million) capital raising.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Law firm dedicated to ensuring compliance with modern slavery laws opens
A law firm which will exclusively provide businesses with multidisciplinary and profitable solutions to comply with the NSW and Commonwealth Modern Slavery acts has ...
SME LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
NZ Bar welcomes ban on assault rifles
The New Zealand Bar Association has welcomed last week’s announcement by the Ardern government to place a ban on assault rifles, in the wake of the terrorist attack at ...
THE BAR • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Pengana Capital being advised on IPO on the ASX
Listed fund manager Pengana Capital Group Limited is being advised by DLA Piper on the initial public offering for its global private equity listed investment trust.
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Mar 2019
Pro bono services offered to families affected in Christchurch
The Canterbury arm of the New Zealand Law Society has pledged to offer pro bono services to families affected by the recent terrorist attack at two mosques in ...
SME LAW • Sun, 24 Mar 2019
AXA advised on acquisition of 4 UAE-owned hotels
European investment company AXA has been advised on its purchase of four Accor hotels from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for $330 million.
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Mar 2019
Podcast: Defamation, #MeToo and the need for law reform
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Marque Lawyers managing partner Michael Bradley.
PODCAST • Fri, 22 Mar 2019