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Clifford Chance fires partner following ‘serious misconduct’ allegations
Global law firm Clifford Chance has terminated one of its Perth-based partners following an internal investigation into allegations of serious misconduct.
Jerome Doraisamy
As first reported by The West Australian, BigLaw firm Clifford Chance – which has offices in Perth and Sydney and approximately 110 partners and lawyers Down Under – has confirmed the firing of a partner in its Perth-based team.
In a statement provided to Lawyers Weekly, a firm spokesperson said that, upon receiving complaints of serious misconduct, the firm immediately suspended the partner and launched an internal investigation.
That investigation has now concluded, the spokesperson went on, and “has resulted in the partner’s termination from the firm”.
The firm’s global managing partner, Charles Adams, said: “We deeply regret what happened and that our colleagues were affected. We’ve offered and continue to make available our full support to these colleagues.”
“I want to thank them for speaking up and to reassure everyone at the firm of our commitment to a workplace where they are respected, and where misconduct of any kind is completely unacceptable, and will be robustly addressed.”
Connie Heng, the firm’s Asia-Pacific regional managing partner, said: “We recognise the gravity of the situation and are fully committed to learning from this experience and promoting a working environment where everyone is safe and respected, and where misconduct of any kind is called out.”
“We have engaged the specialist consultancy firm Elizabeth Broderick & Co, which provides high-level strategic analysis, assessment, advice, and planning to organisations wishing to strengthen their workplace culture.”
Lawyers Weekly reached out to Elizabeth Broderick & Co about its investigation and was told to contact Clifford Chance.
In May, Clifford Chance appointed two new partners and four new counsel in Australia.
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Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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