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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…
Reflections on a Successful Meritas Annual Meeting – Charlotte, North Carolina
The meeting offered unparalleled opportunities for representatives from the global Meritas network of 172 firms across more than 89 countries to reconnect with friends and colleagues and to develop new relationships.The meeting started with the second annual in-person meeting of the Women’s Leadership Congress (WLC), hosted by the Women’s Leadership…
Women in Partnership | The Australian’s Legal Partnership Survey
The Australian’s Legal Partnership Survey, released on Tuesday, reveals the number of female lawyers is slowly creeping upwards, with women representing 33 percent of partners (up 2 percent on last year), 61 percent of graduates (up 0.1 percent), and 29 percent of equity partners (up 2 percent). With 50% of women as…
James Skelton & Anna Sharpe are representing Swaab at the INTA 2023 Annual Meeting Live+ in Singapore
James Skelton & Anna Sharpe are representing Swaab at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2023 Annual Meeting Live+ which connects the most influential brand professionals from across the globe and industries at the largest gathering of its kind. This year located at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, 018956…
The New World of Foreign Direct Investment, April 2023
This publication offers practical advice and guidance from highly respected international law firms about what foreign investors can expect to encounter when investing in key jurisdictions. Historic attitudes favouring globalization are fundamentally changing the world. This trend directly impacts future foreign direct investment transactions as nations place higher priorities on…
Press Release | New Senior Promotions for Swaab
“It is truly rewarding to be able to recognise the following home grown talent with well-deserved promotions: James Skelton appointed to the position of Partner of Swaab. James started at Swaab as a graduate in March 2015. Through his loyalty, his commitment and hard work, James has become a trusted advisor to his…
2023 Swaab Graduate Program | Announcement
Visit our website and social media pages for information on how to apply, details about the program and to hear from our 2022 Graduates. At Swaab you will work closely with our partners and lawyers, exposing you to a wide range of client matters, teams and different practice areas. Our Graduate Program…
2022 Meritas Legal Guides for Business Investment and Expansion in Australia and New Zealand
The global network of Meritas firms offers clients the ability to access high-quality legal services throughout Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. With over 7,600 business lawyers in over 240 cities, Meritas gives your company access to local counsel around the world. We hope theses Guides for Business Investment and Expansion…
Mary Digiglio is quoted in the article “Entrepreneurial, independent, nimble: smaller firms can thrive”, published in The Australian on 7 June 2022
Headcount is tight by choice, the decision not to expand beyond Sydney is also by choice. Managing Partner Mary Digiglio said, “We are nimble, we can do whatever we want, there is a relative lack of red tape and we are only accountable to each other” Mary went onto say, “this…
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…