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New Partner Joins Employment Team
Swaab are delighted to welcome new partner Michael Byrnes to the firm’s Employment Practice. Michael brings with him over 21 years’ experience in employment law with a speciality in Workplace relations, Employment and Safety. Michael’s broad range of experience includes employment contract negotiation, employment law aspects of corporate transactions and appearing as an…
Family Law practice recognised in Doyles Guide
Congratulations to the Family Law practice at Swaab Attorneys who have been recognised in several categories of the Doyles Guide Family Law Rankings. Not only has Swaab Attorneys been recognised in Doyles Guide as a Recommended Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm for 2018 but 3 lawyers have been individually awarded. Greg Parker is a Recommended…
James Skelton named 2017 Australian Young Lawyer of the Year by The Law Council of Australia
Congratulations to James Skelton who has taken out the 2017 Australian Young Lawyer Award. James specialises in the areas of commercial, intellectual property and technology law at Swaab Attorneys and won the 2017 Lawyers Weekly “30 Under 30” Award for commercial law in Australia and was previously a finalist in the 201…
Mary Digiglio announced as finalist in the Women in Law Awards
Mary Digiglio has been announced as an ‘Executive of the Year’ finalist for the Women in Law Awards. The Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards recognises the achievements of women who have challenged, influenced or changed the practise of law in Australia. As Managing Partner of Swaab Attorneys, Mary leads the firm…
James Skelton has been announced as a ‘Young Gun of the Year’ finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
Congratulations to James Skelton who has been announced as a finalist in the ‘Young Gun of the Year’ category of the Australian Law Awards 2017. Now in its 17th year, the annual Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards celebrates legal professionals across 34 categories from the most senior ranks to its rising stars.We…
James Skelton wins 2017 30 Under 30 award for Commercial
Congratulations to James Skelton who has been announced as a winner in the commercial category of the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards for 2017. James is one of 30 young guns recognised as the best young talent in the Australian legal profession. Each candidate was judged on their submission of work…
Swaab launches fixed fee IP Discovery service
PRotecting your greatest asset: your business reputation IP Discovery The reputation of your business may be the most valuable asset it possesses. That reputation is the face you present to the market in your commercial names, brands and promotional material. In intellectual property terms your business reputation can be specified as your…
James Skelton has been announced as a Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 finalist!
James Skelton has been announced as a Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 finalist. The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards recognise young lawyers striving for professional excellence within their specific practice areas. The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 is an exciting awards program that identifies the best young lawyers across Australia. Achieving…
Mary Digiglio and Tony D’Agostino ranked in Doyles Guide 2017
Congratulations to Mary Digiglio and Tony D’Agostino who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in Property and Real Estate Law. Both Mary and Tony have been listed as Recommended in the Property & Real Estate Lawyers category and Mary has also been listed as Recommended…
Mary Digiglio featured in Lawyers Weekly on wellness in law
Managing Partner Mary Digiglio has been quoted in a Lawyers Weekly article regarding wellness culture in law firms. The piece by author, speaker and consultant at The Wellness Doctrines, Jerome Doraisamy explores the importance of looking after yourself as a lawyer or law student and how this culture must permeate from the top. Mary…