Jeremy Morris SC
13th Floor St James Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeremy Morris to Senior Counsel.
Read moreMichael Green recognised in “Top 50 entrepreneurs, innovators and trailblazers in the delivery of legal services of 2014”
Michael Green has been acknowledged by Fastcase as one of the top 50 entrepreneurs, innovators and trailblazers in legal services for 2014 for the creation of Jade, the online legal research tool.
Read moreJane Needham SC appointed President of the New South Wales Bar Association
Jane Needham SC from 13th Floor St James Hall was appointed president of the New South Wales Bar Association on 29 May 2014. Ms Needham was called to the Bar in August 1990 and was appointed Senior Counsel on 29 September 2004. Ms Needham served as the vice-president of the Bar Association in the 18 […]
Read moreJeremy Morris delivers Ethics and Professional Responsibility Lecture at Legalwise’s MCLE weekend session, Saturday 22 March 2014
Life Beyond Practice: Professional Misconduct, Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct How far does life outside of work intersect with whether or not you are a “fit and proper person to engage in legal practice?” This presentation will discuss: Party drugs, legal practitioner and professional misconduct Relations with clients: how close is too close Private correspondence; the pitfalls […]
Read moreProposed amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation
Karin Ottesen recently wrote an article entitled “Proposed amendments to the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation” which has been published in Butterworths Corporation Law Bulletin, Issue 4, 7 March 2014.
Read moreKarin Ottesen speaks at Legalwise’s Estate Litigation Seminar
On 12 March 2014, Karin will speak on the topic “Testamentary incapacity, undue influence and the doctrine of suspicious circumstances.”
Read moreCongratulations Nicholls SC, our newest member of the inner bar.
NSW Bar Association announces 24 new silks – Media release
Read moreNicholas Nicholls presents: ‘Professional Skills: Effective Communication with Clients and Barristers’ at UNSW CLE Rule 42 mandatory units seminar – Thursday 15 August
Nicholas Nicholls will present at the UNSW seminar which offers all solicitors who hold current Practising Certificates the opportunity to complete each of the annual Rule 42 mandatory units in the prescribed areas all in one session.
Read moreJane Needham SC wins 2013 Senior Barrister Award
Jane Needham SC has won the Senior Barrister Award at the 2013 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. The annual awards honour the profession’s best in recognising individual excellence in law.
Read more“Caveats: The Challenges with Drafting Caveats and Seeking their Removal” a webconference by Simon Chapple – 22 July 2013
Whether a party has a caveatable interest in land, or merely a personal or contractual interest in land, is an area of law that is often misunderstood. This web conference will clearly explain when to lodge a caveat, alternatives to caveats and how to remove a caveat from the title of a property.
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