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]
Jones Day nabs 3 partners from Corrs
Global law firm Jones Day has expanded its litigation bench with the appointment of three partners from BigLaw rival Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2026
White & Case takes another partner from KWM
Global law firm White & Case has expanded its M&A, private capital, and life sciences and healthcare industry groups with the appointment of a new partner from a ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2026
Pinsent Masons enters JV with China Commercial Law Firm
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has received government approval to enter a joint venture in the Qianhai Free Trade Zone with Chinese corporate law practice, China ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Persistent pay gaps and public misunderstandings: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 Mar)
This past week, a judge rejected claims that juniors should take the blame for seniors’ mistakes, and new data revealed discrepancies in the pace of change to pay ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Allens names new managing partner
Global law firm Allens has appointed a new managing partner, taking over from Richard Spurio, who has led the firm for over a decade.
BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Mar 2026
‘Urgency’ dangers, a ‘cavalier’ barrister, and new BigLaw heads: What’s hot in law this week (23–27 Feb)
This past week, we saw disciplinary proceedings, and some of the nation’s biggest law firms appointed new managing partners. In addition, Microsoft’s AI chief predicted ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 27 Feb 2026
What the music industry taught this BigLaw firm head about leadership and service delivery
Before she studied law, Rebecca Kelly signed and managed local musicians. Such work may seem a world away from legal practice, but for Clyde & Co’s Australian ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Feb 2026
How Australian lawyers can ‘keep being excellent’, according to A-G Rowland
According to the nation’s first law officer, Australian lawyers have long been ahead of the game. In an exclusive chat with Lawyers Weekly, the Attorney-General reflected ...
POLITICS • Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Hamilton Locke names new managing partner
International law firm Hamilton Locke has appointed a new managing partner, with the incumbent moving into the role of executive chairman.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Feb 2026