Increasingly the success of highly driven and competent in-house legal counsel is key to the good governance of any organisation and high performers are sought after by private and public sector employers. Dentons reals with legal counsel from some of the world’s largest organisations regularly.

Our employment Partner, Paul O’Halloran is also a regular judge of the Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Awards and has a unique insight into what makes a great in-house legal counsel.

Join Paul OHalloran, Partner and Helene Lee, Partner for a fascinating insight into what it takes to excel in these critical roles.

We review key decisions and legal updates in 2025 and what is in store for 2026.

In this episode, Employment & Safety Partner Paul O’Halloran chats with a barrister about managing complex whistleblower complaints in the workplace.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Employment & Safety Partner Helene Lee and Senior Associate Angela Cartwright discuss ways to promote a workplace culture built on respect and accountability.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Partners Michelle Segeart and Kurt Tiam discuss key considerations for venture capital fundraising for startups and discuss the life cycle of venture capital funding.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Employment & Safety Partner Paul O'Halloran (link bio) sits down with distinguished barrister Ian Latham to discuss accessorial liability for workplace law breaches.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Partner Jackie Hamilton and Special Counsel Lara Hues sit down to discuss the key developments in public sector employment.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Employment & Safety Partner Paul O'Halloran and Solicitor Michelle Huang delve into the topic of psychosocial hazards. They discuss strategies for employers to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace and provide insights on how to prepare for the new regulations announced by the Victorian government, which are set to take effect in October 2025.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Employment & Safety Partner Paul O'Halloran sits down with renowned workplace lawyer Josh Bornstein to discuss freedom of speech, employee rights in Australia, and the legal protections available to employees.

In this Dentons IR Insights podcast, Associate Peter Watkins chats with leading employment barrister Tim Donaghey about the complexities of the general protections/adverse action regime and the difficulties associated with defending general protections disputes.