National firm Sparke Helmore Lawyers has appointed two new board members in accordance with the firm’s strategy to be a market-leading Australian professional services business.
The deliberate targeting of four police officer clients for drug testing is a timely reminder that lawyers across the board must be mindful of the vulnerability of all minority groups in the workplace, argues one professional.
Thousands of Queenslanders who were impacted by the severe flooding in the Sunshine State in 2011 are now able to recover losses following a NSW Supreme Court win.
An assistant commissioner of Victoria Police said he was concerned and disappointed about the use of barrister Nicola Gobbo as a human source.
DLA Piper has assisted in the sale of 40 per cent of Irvin & Johnson International to Simplot Australia.
Baseline minimum standards have been set for powers of attorney, which is “a big leap” to combating elder financial abuse.
Food and beverage company Lion has been advised on the sale of its dairy and drinks business to a Chinese company for over half a billion dollars.
Being more strategic is now a core competency for general counsel, even as they face huge pressures over the output of their legal team, writes Matthew Kay.
According to KPMG, opinion is divided as to whether the general counsel should also wear the hat of company secretary.
Comparing life as a general counsel versus that of a law firm partner is a contrast between apples and oranges, but there are distinct pros and cons aspiring senior lawyers should be aware of.
