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$4m win for fraudster Melissa Caddick’s victims
The victims of fraudster Melissa Caddick will be paid more than $4m after the Federal Court of Australia approved the biggest distribution yet to those swindled by her dodgy investment scheme.A special thanks goes to Jones Partners, Bruce Gleeson, Daniel Soire, Martin Vu and Vanessa Duckworth who entrusted Michael Hayter and the…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “5 ways employers could accidentally underpay their employees”, published in HRM Online on 9 August 2024
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “5 ways employers could accidentally underpay their employees”, published in HRM Online on 9 August 2024 To read the full article click here…
Michael Hayter is quoted in the Michael Pryde bankruptcy hearing article published in The Daily Telegraph, 8 August 2024
Simply The Bets boss Michael Pryde was grilled in bankruptcy hearing over ‘prioritised’ payments. The bankrupt fraudster behind one of Sydney’s most high-profile betting scams has been accused of using misappropriated funds to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to family and friends instead of jilted clients, a court has heard.Court documents…
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “Is Australia set to follow the US in banning non-competes?”, published in HR Leader and Lawyers Weekly on 2 August 2024
Michael Byrnes quoted in the article, “Is Australia set to follow the US in banning non-competes?”, published in HR Leader and Lawyers Weekly on 2 August 2024To read these full articles please click here for HR Leader, or click here for Lawyers Weekly…
Congratulations to Michael Hayter for being recognised in Doyles Guide
Congratulations to Michael Hayter for being recognised in Doyles Guide 2024 as a Recommended Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer – New South Wales, 2024Recommended Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer – New South Wales, 2024 click here…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Managing older employees 101”, published in HR Leader on 18 July 2024
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Managing older employees 101”, published in HR Leader on 18 July 2024To read the full article please click here…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 22 July 2024 to discuss managing older employees and age discrimination
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 22 July 2024 to discuss managing older employees and age discriminationTo listen to the interview click here…
Press Release | New Appointment for Swaab
Welcome, Lynne Hawes - Senior Associate, Property, Planning & Projects and Strata & Construction.“This appointment comes at an important time in our firm’s ongoing growth within the Strata & Construction and Property, Planning & Projects sectors. Lynn’s extensive expertise, experience, and capabilities will enhance both our Strata & Construction and Property, Planning & Projects teams, enabling…
Press Release | Swaab Earns Recertification in Meritas, the Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms
Sydney, NSW (11 July 2024) – Swaab, a Sydney-based law firm, today announced that it has been awarded recertification in Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent business law firms. Swaab joined Meritas in 2009 and, as a condition of its membership, is required to successfully complete recertification every three years based…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Woolworths chief Brad Banducci ‘vicariously liable’ for alleged sexual harassment, employee Marc Estonina claims”, published in The Australian on 11 July 2024
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, “Woolworths chief Brad Banducci ‘vicariously liable’ for alleged sexual harassment, employee Marc Estonina claims”, published in The Australian on 11 July 2024To read the full article please click here…