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Swaab ranked amongst the highest on partnership gender equality
The survey highlighted the number of female equity partners in Australian law firms still hover around on average 27 per cent. Swaab’s Managing partner Mary Digiglio said,“We have been able to achieve this balance of gender equity organically, without the need for quotas using a merit based system that recognises an…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “FDV leave means massive Fair Work reforms”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 30 May 2022:
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “FDV leave means massive Fair Work reforms”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 30 May 2022: To read the full article click here …
Michael Byrnes will be hosting the Sydney ACC In-house Counsel — Trivia Night, Thursday 2 June 2022
The event will be held at the Sydney — Hard Rock Café, Thursday 2 June 2022 between 6.00pm and 9.00pm Any Questions: For Conference Enquiries1300 558 550 (toll free within Australia) OR+61 3 9248 5500ausevents@accglobal.com…
Michael Byrnes appeared on the Lawyers Weekly podcast on the subject “Emerging from lockdown” released on 13 May 2022
Michael Byrnes appeared on the Lawyers Weekly podcast on the subject “Emerging from lockdown” released on 13 May 2022. Like many sectors, the legal profession had to adapt to meet the demands of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Now is a good time to ask: what positive changes should be kept in the…
James Skelton is representing Swaab at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2022 Annual Meeting | Washington, D.C.
James Skelton is having a fantastic time in Washington DC at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2022 Annual Meeting meeting, catching up with old and new intellectual property colleagues on behalf of Swaab. At the halfway point now with plenty of interesting sessions and catch ups still ahead…
Swaab 2022 Lawyer Interview Series | Mary Digiglio
Why did you become a lawyer? I had been working as a receptionist in a real estate office whilst at school and in my first years at uni (when I started a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education). Working in real estate exposed me to property transactions and I became interested in property law so I chose to…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Should lawyers take a pay cut for permanent WFH?”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 6 May 2022:
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Should lawyers take a pay cut for permanent WFH?”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 6 May 2022: To read the full article click here …
Julie Briscoe will be presenting at REGrowth’s workshop on Monday 30 May 2022
If you are thinking about buying a business, succession planning, a merge event or selling your business now or in the future — then our Acquisition & Divestment Workshop is one not to miss on the 30th May 20022 Location: Level 4, 20 Hunter Street, Sydney NSW 2000Time: The course will run from 9:30am — 4:00pmTo…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Pregnant employee’s pay cut after transferring to a ‘safer’ job”, published in HRM Online on 28 April 2022:
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Pregnant employee’s pay cut after transferring to a ‘safer’ job”, published in HRM Online on 28 April 2022: To read the full article click here…
2022 Meritas Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite (Legal Network) in Global Market Leaders Legal Rankings
Global Guide Rankings The Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite (Legal Network) rankings table has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in the rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts About Meritas Meritas is…