Corporate Counsel - Lawyers Weekly

22 Aug 2017

In-house lawyers ‘punching above their weight’

In-house counsel are responding to increasing pressures by finding innovative ways to add value to their organisations, according to a survey. ...

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15 Aug 2017

Corporate counsel cutting out the middle man

Research has shown that many in-house teams are briefing barristers directly, circumventing law firms. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

8 Aug 2017

Pressures of private practice bolstering in-house ranks

A report from Mahlab has highlighted the employment trends prompting lawyers of various levels of experience to consider careers in-house. ...

1 Aug 2017

Driving in-house innovation

In-house teams need to treat innovation as a dedicated function within their organisation, according to a NewLaw firm. Write comment (0 Comme...

25 Jul 2017

Dick Smith Holdings faces legal action over share price shocks

Shareholders in the failed electronics company have commenced a class action against it. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

18 Jul 2017

In-house evolving despite resource constraints

A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia has analysed the significant shifts taking place in the in-house legal sector. Wr...

14 Jul 2017

Podcast: No office, no boss, no worries

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Nigel Smith, a sole practitioner in the emerging sector of external in-house cou...

11 Jul 2017

Meet the next generation of in-house lawyers

The winners of the Corporate Counsel category at the 2017 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 have shared their perspectives on life and work in the in-house s...

7 Jul 2017

Business knowledge essential for corporate counsel

A professor from the University of Melbourne has urged in-house lawyers to become more aware of the economic principles affecting their organisations....

27 Jun 2017

In-house counsel on board to promote gender equality

The Association of Corporate Counsel has adopted the Law Council of Australia’s National Model Gender Equitable Briefing Policy. Write comme...

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A group of lawyers at Allens have received promotions across its PNG and Australian offices. ...

May 11 2017

Partner exits for in-house role

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May 11 2017

National firm recruits ‘major asset’

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Anzac Day reflections: Two-up and civic duty

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Apr 11 2018

The role of young lawyers in normalising diversity

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Why lawyers should focus on healthy eating at work

Eating healthily in the workplace can have long-standing benefits for lawyers, whereas skipping meal...