Meridian Lawyers

The Principal Group and team members from Meridian Lawyers extend our very best wishes to you for a happy festive season, and thank you for your continued support.   Our offices will be closed from close of business on Friday 20 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025 (our Sydney and Newcastle offices will reopen on Tuesday 7 January 2025). We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

This week Meridian Lawyers launched our new employee Reward & Recognition Program, designed to celebrate the outstanding contributions of people across our business and nurture a culture of appreciation across the firm. The initiative has received an overwhelmingly positive response, and we’re thrilled to see team members actively acknowledging each other’s achievements through a new communication channel implemented as part of the program. #EmployeeRecognition   #RewardAndRecognition  #TeamExcellence

Our Brisbane team has moved to new premises! You can now find us at Level 24, 300 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000. For correspondence, our postal address remains GPO Box 3269, Brisbane QLD 4001. We look forward to welcoming you to our new office. #NewOffice

Join Meridian Lawyers’ Consultant, Nevena Brown at the LawSense Law for Nurses NSW webinar to find out more about note-taking in the digital and AI age.   Nevena will examine the law and principles that apply in note-taking and record keeping by nurses, and highlight the practical tips to consider to manage legal exposure, in this interactive session hosted by LawSense. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/gnhrdDMZ

We are delighted to congratulate our Insurance and Health Law team members who have been recognised for their expertise in the latest edition of Doyle’s Guide. Special congratulations to the preeminent leaders in our team - David Randazzo (Preeminent Public & Product Liability Lawyer – Defendant) and Andrew Saxton (Preeminent Medical Negligence & Malpractice Lawyer - Defendant). Read more:  https://lnkd.in/g28xm3p4

In the much anticipated judgment of Bird v DP (a pseudonym) [2024] HCA 41, the High Court of Australia has refused to expand the concept of vicarious liability to relationships that are ‘akin to employment’. Our latest case note, by Principal Matthew McDonald and Solicitor Billy Ellen, examines the decision and its potential impact in a broader context. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gyUQrDe6 #CaseLaw #HighCourt #Law

The High Court of Australia has confirmed that a permanent stay of proceedings in historical child abuse matters is limited to exceptional circumstances. This ‘extreme step’ is only to be taken following an evaluation of the nature, content and available evidence of each allegation and a determination that a trial of that allegation would be necessarily unfair in the circumstances. In our latest case note, Principal Scott Ames and Senior Associate Sheridan Kersey delve into Willmot v The State of Queensland [2024] HCA 42 and the implications for historical child abuse matters. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEppspdA   #CaseLaw #HighCourt #Law

Are you ready to build your career with one of Australia’s fastest growing law firms? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate in our high performing Health team in our Newcastle office. The ideal candidate will have around three to five years’ post admission experience, a track record in civil litigation and personal injury claims, and an interest in health and medical negligence. The role offers exposure to large scale, high value and complex matters, working directly with two highly regarded Principals, and one-to-one mentoring. There is also the opportunity for fast career progression based on proven performance. If this sounds like you, and you’re keen to be a key member of a collegiate and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKr-Gdku #hiringnow #health #career #joinourteam

We are excited to share that our Perth team has relocated to new premises! You can now find us at Tower 3, Level 14, 1 Spring Street, Perth WA 6000. For correspondence, our postal address remains PO Box 7226, Cloisters Square PO, WA 6850. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space. #NewOffice

Meridian Lawyers is experiencing significant growth, resulting in many exciting job opportunities for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to make an impact. Visit our careers page to find out how you can become part of our dynamic team. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gY-NkUXi #Hiring  #CareerOpportunities