All articles relating to ‘Commercial’
Wellness is core to our philosophy
Our philosophy is that we employ the “whole person” not just the lawyer, the support person or the manager. Our staff are people first and foremost. The days of expecting people to leave their personal lives at the door are gone. It is inappropriate to expect people to take phone…
2019 a year of opportunities and growth
Whilst increased competition, disruption and consolidation continue to play out throughout the legal sector, our position in the market place of serving entrepreneurs, businesses, innovators, families offices, families and government remains in growing demand. Highlights included helping a global client with their national business model roll-out, working with a number of property…
Swaab Attorneys announces a record nine promotions
Swaab Attorneys are delighted to announce the following internal promotions across the firm’s employment, litigation, IP & technology, commercial, corporate and property, planning and projects teams, effective 1 July 2018. Special Counsel · Wendy Conceicao, Property, Planning and Projects · Stacey Collins, Property, Planning and Projects Senior Associate · Timothy Hardwick, Litigation · Alyce Johnson, Property…
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…
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…
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…
James Skelton, ‘Young Gun of the Year’ finalist
James Skelton, Solicitor in the IP team has been announced as a Young Gun of the Year finalist in the 16th Annual Lawyers Weekly Law Awards. The Young Gun of the Year award recognises outstanding performance by an individual who has recently commenced their legal practice and is open to any…
Swaab Attorneys expands Commercial and IP & Technology team
Swaab Attorneys has appointed IP Lawyer Eric Ziehlke as partner in its IP & Technology team. Eric joins Swaab from Chrysiliou IP, where he has worked as a partner for the last 10 years servicing a broad range of commercial clients, both local and international. Eric also brings the benefit of over 20 years of…
James Skelton announced finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 awards
Swaab IP & Technology lawyer, James Skelton, has been announced a finalist in the 2015 Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 awards in the Intellectual Property category. Now in its third year, ‘30 Under 30’ status has been a springboard for career progression for many young lawyers, giving industry-wide recognition for professional competence while highlighting…