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]
Russell McVeagh culture deemed ‘totally unacceptable’ in independent report
An independent report into New Zealand firm Russell McVeagh has outlined failings of policy, governance structure and culture following multiple allegations of sexual ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Jul 2018
QLD lawyer reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct
A Caboolture-based practitioner has been publicly reprimanded and fined by the Supreme Court of Queensland for engaging in unsatisfactory professional conduct.
SME LAW • Wed, 04 Jul 2018
Raiz Invest advised on ASX listing
FinTech app Raiz Invest has been advised on its acquisition, group restructuring and public offering by KPMG Law.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jul 2018
Baker McKenzie advances 22 senior lawyers
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has promoted five lawyers to the partnership ranks, and appointed five new special counsel and 12 new senior associates across its ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jul 2018
5 things to think about when signing or renegotiating your employment contract
The excitement of starting a new role, especially in a competitive market, can often result in agreeing to your salary and doing little more than skimming the fine print ...
SME LAW • Wed, 04 Jul 2018
Spanish company acquires Wet’n’Wild Sydney
Spanish leisure park operator Parques Reunidos Servicios Centrales S.A. has acquired the entirety of Wet’n’Wild Sydney.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jul 2018
Allens appoints 7 new partners
Global law firm Allens has bolstered its partnership ranks in Australia, with the rise of seven lawyers across its national offices.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Jul 2018
Clayton Utz elevates 68 to senior roles
Top-tier national firm Clayton Utz has promoted 24 lawyers to special counsel and 44 to senior associate across five of its Australian offices.
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Jul 2018
Sexual harassment investigations are underway, say legal regulators
Two of Australia’s state-based legal services commissions have confirmed that investigations into sexual harassment in the legal profession are happening, despite an ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Jul 2018