Adhering to stated values, in spite of growth and success, can enable a firm to not only retain but benefit from its status as a boutique, argues one partner and founder.
The principal of a Melbourne CBD-based boutique firm has been reprimanded and fined after pleading guilty to two charges of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
In the wake of findings that ethical perceptions of law societies have once again decreased, it is incumbent upon our member associations to uphold “high ethical standards, continuing education and rigorous regulatory oversight of our profession”.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has predicted 2020 will see an increase in complexity and creativity as well as more active and interventionalist regulators in public M&A.
An international law firm has introduced a new parental leave policy with the hopes of providing greater support and flexibility to working mums and dads.
Preparing for a cyber attack involves a broad set of stakeholders within a business, and it is becoming commonplace to have experienced investigation lawyers on hand to ensure that clients recover business operations as quickly as possible, while sustaining the least amount of legal, reputational, financial, and operational damage, writes Mark Goudie.
Australian Lawyers Alliance called for stronger regulations around conversion practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation.
For the second year running, the number of Australians who see member associations such as law societies as ethical has decreased.
Self-styled “bipolar businessman and mental health advocate” David Westgate argues that legal professionals will be much more successful if they do not have to feel the need to hide their anxiety or depression.
The Queensland Legal Services Commissioner has lost its appeal against a decision to suspend a partner found guilty of professional misconduct, rather than remove his name from the roll.
