Barristers have the forensic skills to succeed in politics
In the second half of Lawyers Weekly’s conversation with Fiona McLeod SC, she explains why those from the bar possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively ...
POLITICS • Thu, 25 Apr 2019
Podcast: How a car accident helped a former lawyer find her purpose
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by lawyer turned meditation coach Kate Cliff.
PODCAST • Thu, 25 Apr 2019
What’s life like for an insurance lawyer in-house?
Woolworths Group senior solicitor Marea Hickie worked as an insurance litigator for 30 years before moving in-house. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, she outlines some of the ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Apr 2019
NSW lawyer suspended, has assets frozen pending investigation over ‘expensive new house’
A partner based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has been suspended from legal practice, and has had his assets frozen, pending the outcome of an investigation into “extensive ...
SME LAW • Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Podcast: Where we’re at with industrial relations
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Colin Biggers & Paisley partner, Paul O’Halloran.
PODCAST • Thu, 18 Apr 2019
‘I’m a problem-solver and a persuader’: McLeod
Speaking from the campaign trail in the Victorian electorate of Higgins, Fiona McLeod SC told Lawyers Weekly how her career at the bar has positioned her for public ...
POLITICS • Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Young lawyers must advise on combating sexual harassment in law
Junior practitioners are at the coalface, thereby making them more in touch with the ins and outs of the professional services environment. As such, they need to be ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Saudi company advised on acquisition of WA farmland
The Saudi Agricultural Livestock Investment Company has been advised on its acquisition of over 200,000 hectares of farmland in Western Australia’s wheat belt.
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Should clients be able to track their matters like a pizza delivery?
Law firms need to be technology companies these days because it is what clients expect from their customer journey, argues a legal tech entrepreneur.
NEWLAW • Tue, 16 Apr 2019
