Health

Removing the stigma of menopause in legal workplaces
As menopause continues to be a sensitive and often overlooked topic in the legal profession, a partner at a national...
19 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
The psychological toll of perfectionism for lawyers
Perfectionism is often seen as a strength in the legal profession. Lawyers are expected to be meticulous, precise, and...
20 February 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
Prestigious 30 Under 30 Awards 2025 unveils more finalists
Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across corporate counsel (large business), family law, financial services,...
28 November 2024
By Arabella Walton
Australia’s WHS laws must be harmonised
The current laws encourage inconsistency of safety processes and programs within the same organisation and place...
31 July 2024
By Carlie Holt
Partner, 2 special counsel join Sparke Helmore’s health practice
National law firm Sparke Helmore has moved to bolster its health practice group with the appointment of a new partner...
08 February 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
How lawyers can navigate the festive season with less alcohol
Sip smartly: You may be eyeing off the 2023 finishing line and thinking, ‘I’ve got to cut back the booze!’ For...
22 December 2023
By Isabella Ferguson
New research reveals need for additional trust in health justice partnerships
Marginalised communities would benefit greatly from having trusted legal advisers within health and social care...
24 July 2023
By Lauren Croft
More awareness needed to combat ‘avalanche’ of mental health issues in the profession
Burnout and poor mental health go hand in hand and are both massive issues within the legal profession, something this...
26 May 2023
By Lauren Croft
Class action filed against Newmarch House and NSW Health over nursing home COVID-19 deaths
National plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has filed a class action on behalf of 25 people whose family members died at the...
24 April 2023
By Jess Feyder
Health and Plant Protein Group secures US$26m for macadamia business
After initially entering into an agreement to sell a part of its business for US$23 million, macadamia nut company...
20 March 2023
By Lauren Croft
The role firm leaders play in addressing employees’ mental health
In the post-pandemic market, there remains an urgent need for firm leaders to address mental health issues in better,...
03 March 2023
By Jess Feyder
Advising clients with cognitive impairments and mental health issues
Here, two senior criminal law practitioners reflect on how lawyers can provide advice to clients with mental health...
10 January 2023
By Jess Feyder
Curae Health acquires OMNI Dental
Moray & Agnew has advised Curae Health Group on its acquisition of OMNI
22 December 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Melbourne Health hit with class action
After the “systemic” and “widespread” underpayment of junior doctors, Melbourne Health has now become the 12th...
07 December 2022
By Lauren Croft
UNSW Health Translation Hub sees new investment
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised ISPT on an investment in the UNSW Health Translation
24 November 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Plenary advised on the $600m UNSW Health Translation Hub
Plenary Group has been advised on its successful bid for the UNSW Health Translation Hub, a marquee commercial and...
23 November 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Perfectionism, competitiveness can’t help lawyers out of ill health
Lawyers Weekly editor Jerome Doraisamy recently sat down with longtime friend and Herbert Smith Freehills senior...
21 November 2022
By Jasmine Siljic
Who is responsible for a lawyer’s wellness?
With remote work thrown into the mix of an already mentally demanding sector, lawyers need to navigate how they should...
03 November 2022
By Jessica Penny
Pfizer buys digital health company in ‘historic’ deal
Global law firm DLA Piper has advised a leading digital health company on its acquisition by Pfizer Australia Holdings...
24 October 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Justice Jagot to deliver remarks at 2022 Minds Count lecture
Australia’s newest High Court judge, Justice Jayne Jagot, is one of the numerous high-profile professionals speaking...
17 October 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy