Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. 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]
Hamilton Locke names new deputy managing partner
International law firm Hamilton Locke has appointed the co-head of its Sydney office to serve as deputy managing partner.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
HSF reappoints Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as chair and senior partner
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has reappointed Sydney-based corporate lawyer Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as its senior partner and chair of its global LLP council, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
Nagi v Brooki: IP lawyers have their say
Baking bad: Here, intellectual property lawyers weigh in on the extraordinary dispute between two of Australia’s most famous chefs, including whether recipes can be ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025
New partners, contempt accusations, and Bandidos-related crimes: What’s hot in law this week (28 April–2 May)
The April long weekends are now in the rear-view mirror, and this week, we have seen a flurry of BigLaw promotions and disciplinary proceedings. Here is your weekly ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 02 May 2025
Most marginal seats to be won (or lost) by lawyers
In the 10 most marginal electorates nationwide, legal professionals feature prominently as candidates jostling to become, or remain, MPs.
POLITICS • Thu, 01 May 2025
Bird & Bird names new Australian co-heads
International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed two new heads of country in Australia as it enters its next phase of growth Down Under.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Lawyers Weekly Premium launches
As of today (1 May 2025), Lawyers Weekly’s premium offering – boasting access to exclusive insights, analysis, and market-leading resources and events – is live.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
AI brings new safety risks that cannot be ignored
As AI and digital technologies reshape the workplace, the risks are growing, and without strong action, the dangers to workers’ health and safety will only intensify, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?
While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous generations, it’s not clear whether the latest global ...
CAREERS • Tue, 29 Apr 2025