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]
Finding your tribe crucial for boutique success
Several SME lawyers have shared how building a network, and being part of a community, helps to significantly mitigate the challenges of going out on one’s own.
SME LAW • Thu, 28 Jun 2018
Claim farming allegations give rise to bigger questions
Allegations about supposed claim farming carried out by Slater and Gordon have sparked debate about the issues surrounding harvesting of client information, as well as ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Jun 2018
The benefit of better valuing your juniors uncovered
Law firms and legal organisations that display appreciation for and reward their young lawyers coming through the ranks will be rewarded with stronger performances, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Jun 2018
Clearskin Clinics bought out for $127.4m
Baker McKenzie has advised Australian Pharmaceutical Industries on its purchase of cosmetic skin and laser hair removal business Clearskin Clinics.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Jun 2018
Orora advised on ‘innovative’ wind farm project purchase
Orora Limited has been advised by Allens on a long-term power purchase agreement for the 228MW Lal Lal Wind Farm project, based in Victoria.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Jun 2018
NRF promotes three to partnership
Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed three of its lawyers to the partnership ranks.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Jun 2018
Networking pays ‘enormous dividends’ for in-house lawyers
A multiple Lawyers Weekly award winner has shared his thoughts on the value of networking for lawyers working in-house, and how it can develop their professional skills
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 Jun 2018
Slater and Gordon denies claim farming allegations
Slater and Gordon has responded to allegations made by the ABC that it has been engaging in the controversial practice known as claim farming with several companies.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Jun 2018
‘Archaic, humiliating’ strip searches in Australia must end
The Human Rights Law Centre has delivered a statement at the 38th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, calling on the Australian government to improve laws ...
POLITICS • Mon, 25 Jun 2018