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Industrial Manslaughter – A New Offence for Serious Workplace Safety Failures

A new offence and serious penalties are now in action across NSW for PCBUs (employers, businesses and the like) and officers (including directors and some senior executives) whose actions or inactions lead to the death of a worker. Although there are no specific new WHS obligations to be aware of, there are new consequences. It is now more important than ever for organisations and senior executives to educate themselves on their obligations under WHS legislation.   
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Hicksons Lawyers Awarded Australian Business Awards 'Employer of Choice for 2024'

Hicksons is pleased to announce that we have been named as a winner of the Australian Business Awards’ Employer of Choice for 2024!
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Hicksons Lawyers Named A 2024 5-Star Employer Of Choice By Australasian Lawyer

Hicksons is delighted to be named a 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer!   The award profiles law firms that invest in staff wellbeing and support employee success through people-centred programs. This includes across recruitment, development, career progression, leadership, work-life balance and wellbeing.
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‘A Recognition of Our Talented Lawyers’ – Hicksons celebrates the promotions of 21 to senior positions

Hicksons is pleased to announce a number of promotions, including 1 Partner, 2 Special Counsels, 5 Senior Associates and 13 Associates
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‘Recognising our next generation leaders’ – Hicksons elevates four to senior positions

Hicksons is pleased to announce the promotion of our next generation leaders, including three Senior Associates and one Associate.  
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Hicksons appoints new Health Partner, Michelle MacMahon

Hicksons is delighted to welcome Michelle MacMahon as Partner in the Health team.  
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Hicksons recognised as an Australian Business Awards’ Employer of Choice for 2023

Hicksons is delighted to share that we have been recognised as a winner for the Australian Business Awards’ Employer of Choice for 2023.  
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Cybersecurity and Climate risk – A new chapter for Hicksons

Following news of Persia Navidi joining Hicksons' Partnership, we are happy to share some recent articles that highlight Hicksons’ expertise in and expansion into Climate Risk and Cybersecurity.
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‘Congratulations to our very talented people’ – Hicksons promotes 17 lawyers to senior positions

Leading commercial law firm Hicksons has promoted 17 lawyers to senior positions across Sydney and Newcastle, including 4 to partnership.
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Hicksons announces appointment of new Partner Persia Navidi

Hicksons Lawyers is proud to announce that the firm is expanding into climate and cyber risk legal and advisory services, with the appointment of new partner Persia Navidi.
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Hicksons appoints new Workers Compensation Partner in Sydney

Hicksons appoints industry leader, Jesse Webb, as a partner in its workers compensation team in Sydney.  
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Fostering the next generation of leaders - Hicksons promotes 6 to senior positions

Leading commercial law firm Hicksons has promoted six lawyers to senior positions across Newcastle and Sydney, including one to partnership.
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Continued growth for Hicksons with three senior appointments

Leading commercial law firm Hicksons demonstrates continued growth with the appointment of two special counsels and one senior associate.
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Hicksons selected as part of icare’s new legal service provider panel for workers compensation claims

Hicksons is proud to be selected for inclusion in icare’s new legal service provider panel for workers compensation claims. The new panel combines work across icare’s two workers compensation schemes.
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Hicksons appoints Lachlan Wilson as partner in Newcastle office

Leading commercial law firm Hicksons has appointed Lachlan Wilson as a partner in the Newcastle office, building upon its strong regional presence.

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