HR urged to engage lawyers strategically, ‘without buzzwords’
Instead of creating roles such as chief cultural officer, human resources departments in law firms need to upend traditional, existing structures if meaningful workplace ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Jun 2018
Criminal charges brought against former ACT Attorney-General
Using parliamentary privilege, independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie has revealed that the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has filed criminal charges ...
POLITICS • Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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
