What’s making headlines?
Lawyers Weekly | Which firms believe in climate change and take meaningful action?
The four questions asked were: What is your firm’s response to the findings from the Ethics Index that 90 per cent of Australians see an urgent ethical obligation for businesses such as law firms to act on climate change?Does your firm accept the settled science of climate change on the natural environment, as…
Michael Byrnes appeared on ‘Nights with John Stanley’ hosted by John Stanley
Michael Byrnes appeared on ‘Nights with John Stanley’ on 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 2CC last night 5 December 2019 to discuss the settlement of the Israel Folau case and workplace Christmas parties (from 1:56:00).Listen to the recording here.…
Final Touches being made on New Building Laws: What you need to know
Partner, Helen Kowal is featured in the Commercial Property Guide on 26 November 2019 to provide insight about the new layer of rules and regulations which is about to be added to the business of constructing new buildings, and designers, builders and architects are being advised to familiarise themselves with…
2019 Australian Legal Sector Alliances (AusLSA) Member’s Sustainability Update
The 2019 AusLSA Sustainability Update provides an in-depth overview of the collaborative and individual efforts of 32 Australian legal practices. This contributes to a more sustainable legal sector through their people, community, environmental and governance initiatives. Managing and reporting a full range of sustainability issues is a growing feature of successful Australian and…
Minds Count Lecture 2019
This year, the lecture was delivered by David Westgate. David is a bipolar businessman, writer and mental health advocate and has had a long career as a high-flying businessman working in the field of advertising. David decided to blend his passion and career to become a keynote speaker for the Black Dog Institute after…
Personal Data Protection | Free download
We are pleased to be the contributor for the Australian chapter in this 2nd Edition of ‘A Global Roadmap to Personal Data Protection’ proudly put together by @Meritas Law Firms Worldwide. Download your Complimentary copy here: https://www.meritas.org/DataProtectionGuide.aspx…
New lawyer joins our team!
Geeti is a member of Swaab’s commercial and corporate practice and brings with her experience in family provision matters; preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian; and obtaining grants of probate, letters of administration and subsequent estate administration and management. Geeti’s focus is always for clients to achieve their…
Law Society Journal | October 2019
In this interview Mary discusses how she became interested in wellbeing, human behaviour and psychology and provides insights into what law firms can do better when it comes to caring for their employees. …
Angela Harvey recognised in Doyles Guide 2019
As part of the Estate Planning and Wealth Management practice, Angela’s experience includes asset protection, trusts, succession planning, analysing established structures, contested estates — including family provision matters, family asset arrangements, and preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardian documents.Our dedicated professionals have been selected because of their cultural…
Proud supporters of Spark Festival 2019
Following on from last years’ enormous success which saw over 13,000 attendees, the annual Spark Festival is Australia’s largest event for start-ups, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators is set to be a massive success! This year Spark Festival will run a 17-day program from October 10 – 27 and will include over 10…