HFW advises on development of Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea

Global law firm HFW has supported UK-based non-government organisation Human Rights at Sea in support of development of...

02 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Complete disregard for the sanctity of life and the law’

Russia’s “disregard” for civilian life and international law is being criticised by the International Bar...

17 October 2022

By Keonia Swift

MinterEllison partner develops taskforce to support Ukraine

MinterEllison partner Peter Bartlett has played a leading role in an initiative that will help in Ukraine’s...

20 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Ukraine’s justice system under assault, report finds

The Russian invasion has had detrimental impacts on Ukraine’s justice system, finds a report by the International...

29 July 2022

By Jess Feyder

East coast firm backing Ukraine fundraiser

Kingsley Lawson Lawyers (KLL) is sponsoring a charity event in Brisbane that will raise funds to support volunteers...

30 June 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Massive cyber attacks will persist until Russian invasion ends

So long as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, cyber-physical systems will continue to be targeted by malicious...

28 June 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Legal practitioners face massive fines for illegal trading with Russian assets

The prospect of a protracted conflict in Ukraine has led to closer scrutiny of the role of legal practitioners...

30 May 2022

By Simon Levett

A ‘redefined approach’ to sanctions risks is needed right now

For Australia-based transport and logistics companies, appropriately managing ongoing sanctions risks is absolutely...

09 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Wellness lessons from a Kyiv-based managing partner

A managing partner from a Ukrainian law firm and business coach detailed how they’re looking after wellbeing in the...

28 April 2022

By Shandel McAuliffe

3 legal and compliance mandates for Russia-Ukraine conflict

When considering a business’ response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, three critical areas must be examined,...

12 April 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Ukrainian government forms task force for crimes committed in Ukraine

Renowned human rights barrister Amal Clooney is one of many high-profile legal professionals who have agreed to help...

11 April 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

War risk clauses and other reflections from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created myriad headaches for shipping lawyers. However, there is “quiet...

28 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Legal app captures evidence of war crimes in Ukraine

Video and photographic evidence of war crimes in Ukraine that is captured with a new legal app could be used to...

24 March 2022

By Naomi Neilson

Unpacking the ‘litany of risk and ethical issues’ from the Russian invasion of Ukraine

For Australian company boards and management, there are myriad governance concerns arising from the ongoing conflict in...

22 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Baker pulls out of Russia

Global law firm Baker McKenzie is the latest BigLaw player to exit Russia, with its operations in Moscow and St...

16 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Dentons to exit Russia

Another global law firm has opted to separate from its Russian offices, with Dentons withdrawing after more than three...

15 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

White & Case to close Moscow office

Global law firm White & Case has become the latest BigLaw firm with an Australian presence to end its presence in...

15 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

BigLaw firms continue to pull out of Russia

Global law firms with Australian offices are ending their presences in Russia, continuing the trend of the world’s...

11 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy