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]
‘Critical role’ of jurors stressed in Local Court ruling
A recent Local Court decision in NSW has reminded employers of their obligations to staff members who are summoned for jury duty.
THE BAR • Sun, 01 Sep 2024
‘Disturbing’: Tax lawyers push back on proposal to register with regulator
Taxation lawyers have slammed the “ill-advised and regrettable” that they register with the Tax Practitioners Board to provide tax advice, with one BigLaw partner warning ...
POLITICS • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Qld appoints first permanent female Crown Solicitor
For the first time, a woman will hold the position of Crown Solicitor on a permanent basis.
THE BAR • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
ABLA names 2 new associate directors
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors has promoted two “outstanding” practitioners to associate director level.
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
Sydney firm rebrands as HFK Lawyers with partners, lawyers from Rostron Carlyle Rojas
A firm founded in the 1960s, which was acquired by Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers a decade ago, has split off from RCR, with a team of more than 20, including three ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Aug 2024
HFW adds team from Johnson Winter Slattery
Global law firm HFW has hired a Melbourne-based team, including two partners, from BigLaw rival Johnson Winter Slattery as it moves to bolster its restructuring and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Macpherson Kelley adds 2 principals from Sparke Helmore
Following the hiring of a new commercial principal last week, Macpherson Kelley has welcomed another two principals from a BigLaw rival, who will join the firm’s ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
HSF names new dispute resolution heads
A Hong Kong-based silk and a Perth-based partner have been appointed as new leaders of the dispute resolution practice at global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Former BigLaw partner joins WRP
Adelaide-based full-service firm WRP Legal & Advisory has hired a new consultant.
SME LAW • Tue, 27 Aug 2024