Jerome Doraisamy

Partner to fight termination by Clifford Chance

A partner who was recently terminated by Clifford Chance, following allegations of “serious misconduct”, is disputing the outcome of the global firm’s internal ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Western Sydney University names new law school dean

Professor Catherine Renshaw has been appointed as the new dean of the School of Law at Western Sydney University.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Hunt & Hunt names new partner, associate

National law firm Hunt & Hunt has promoted a lawyer to partner in Sydney and elevated another to associate in Melbourne.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Lavan promotes 13, hires 5

Western Australia-based full-service firm Lavan has elevated 13 lawyers to more senior roles, including one to partner, and appointed a further five practitioners.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Resolve Divorce appoints new GM, promotes 2 to senior associate

Award-winning boutique firm Resolve Divorce has promoted two of its associates to senior associate and named a new general manager.

SME LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2024

JustFund names new COO

Specialist family law lender JustFund has appointed a former practitioner as its new chief operating officer.

SME LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2024

What a Starmer government could mean for Aussie lawyers

Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party have won the UK general election, securing a widely predicted wipeout victory over Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Here’s what ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jul 2024

Fired lawyers and dismissed defamation proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 July)

A new financial year is upon us, but the news cycle hasn’t slowed down. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Jul 2024

Dreyfus: ‘We will not abandon’ push for MH17 justice

The federal Attorney-General has reiterated Australia’s commitment to justice for MH17 as the 10th anniversary of its downing approaches.

POLITICS • Thu, 04 Jul 2024