Jerome Doraisamy

‘How are you, out of 10?’ is the question to ask this R U OK? Day

Going deeper than surface-level etiquette can make the difference between disclosure and suffering in silence, writes Lawyers Weekly journalist Jerome Doraisamy.

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Sep 2018

Princess Polly Group advised on sale of controlling interest

Online fast-fashion retailer Princess Polly Group and its founders have sold a controlling interest to an American private equity outfit.

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Sep 2018

The myth of the well-rounded law student

I’m proud to say that my biggest achievement is that I have gotten through nearly all of my law degree despite all the challenges, writes Monash University law student ...

CAREERS • Wed, 12 Sep 2018

Victoria appoints 5 new magistrates

The Andrews government has named five new magistrates for The Garden State’s judiciary, with four appointees going to the Magistrates’ Court and the fifth to the County ...

THE BAR • Wed, 12 Sep 2018

Why managing partners must step up on workplace wellness: Part one

With mental health awareness a national conversation this week, Lawyers Weekly spoke with two Sydney-based managing partners – both of whom sit on the board of Minds ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Sep 2018

In-house life ‘not an escape from private practice’

There are opportunities abound for corporate counsel, but those transitioning from firms must understand that being an in-house counsel has its own challenges, according ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Sep 2018

‘Dress for your day’ policy to create more flexible, agile workplace

New mid-tier firm McCabe Curwood has implemented a new policy whereby staff members can dress casually when there are no external client or court commitments.

SME LAW • Mon, 10 Sep 2018

Jemalong Solar PV farm sold to Genex Power

Norton Rose Fulbright and energy advisory firm Energy Estate have jointly advised on the sale of the Jemalong Solar PV farm in Forbes, NSW.

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Sep 2018

NSW to invest $10m for people with cognitive impairments

The NSW government will, over the next two years, put $10 million towards assisting people with cognitive impairments to better understand their rights and communicate ...

POLITICS • Mon, 10 Sep 2018