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]
Hall & Wilcox to take 3 insurance partners and team from Holman Webb
National law firm Hall & Wilcox has moved to strengthen its insurance offering by appointing three partners across Sydney and Melbourne, who are bringing a team of up ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Australia ‘long overdue’ for tax reform, lawyers say
“Clear and workable” legislation is critical if Australia’s taxation system is to be meaningfully reformed, according to BigLaw practitioners.
POLITICS • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Former CBA Group GC appointed to Westpac board
The former group general counsel of Commonwealth Bank, who has also worked as a partner at Allens, has been appointed as an independent non-executive director for Westpac
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
ACT Law Society appoints new president
Following the resignation of the incumbent, the vice president and chair of council of the ACT Law Society has assumed the presidency, effective immediately.
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Don’t undersell yourself in law firm interviews
Avoiding common pitfalls: In my time interviewing lawyers over nearly 15 years, I have seen many candidates unknowingly undersell themselves in easily avoidable ways, ...
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Home ownership to be ‘more achievable’ for young lawyers with student debt
Emerging legal professionals saddled with student debt will soon have an easier time securing greater bank loans under new guidance from the Albanese government.
POLITICS • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
How Pinsent Masons’ China expansion bolsters its Australian presence
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is opening its doors in “China’s Silicon Valley”. The move, the firm says, should be seen in conjunction with its expansion Down ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
A former FWC vice president on the need for humane, patient (and efficient) justice
A former FWC vice president has shared his view on how commissioners should approach their role in the nation’s workplace tribunal.
THE BAR • Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Colin Biggers & Paisley appoints partner to head up property insurance team
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has named a dual-qualified lawyer in Australia and South Africa to lead its property insurance offering.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2025