View James Sinâs profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Clayton Utz was founded in Sydney in 1833 by a convictâs son called George Nichols. The firm manages the affairs of clients across jurisdictions, and retains dual-qualified lawyers. Listen to my story. French independent Jeantet Associés and Australian national firm Clayton Utz have joined forces in a unique secondment relationship. Clayton Utz: Secondment to Sydney Trains Sydney Trains Legal (Commercial & Projects) Jul 2015 - Dec 2019 4 years 6 months. James has 8 jobs listed on their profile. Listen to my story. Senior associate Sarah Varney, from the firmâs Banking & Finance group, is enjoying her taste of Parisian life and the chance to experience legal practice from a European perspective. Clayton Utz has allowed me to work flexibly. Formal legal advice should be sought in particular transactions or on matters of interest arising from this communication. 1 Jun 2017; I can bring my whole self to work at Clayton Utz. If it is intended that the placement result in the termination of the current employment relationship, this should be made perfectly clear to the employee so that he or she can make an informed decision as to whether to accept the placement or remain in his or her current position. Sunita has a commercial approach and first-hand knowledge of in-house priorities gained from extended secondments with key clients. Persons listed may not be admitted in all States and Territories. Listen to my story. ⦠The Clayton Utz story. They should not be relied upon as legal advice. Claytons senior associate Sarah Varney is currently on secondment with Jeantet in Paris, working with the firmâs energy and natural [â¦] The primary focus of the firm is in the realm of commercial law, although it has broad competence in a large number of practice areas. NATIONAL LAW firm Clayton Utz has set up a secondment relationship with a French law firm, and sent their first young lawyer from their Melbourne office. 2 Jun 2017; We have our own role to play, but also support others. Clayton Utz communications are intended to provide commentary and general information. Clayton Utz is a full-service law firm, and provides legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. Sunita Kenny is a senior associate in Clayton Utzâs competition team with a broad range of competition and commercial experience, including complex multinational mergers and cartel matters. The legal practice Nichols started is now one of the nationâs Big Six, a full-service commercial law firm with offices in all Australiaâs major cities. Education University of Technology Sydney University of Technology Sydney Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice. 14 Feb 2016; This is my place for the perfect balancing act. A recent case has illustrated the importance of clarifying the nature of overseas placements at the outset. 22.5.4 Case study: Street Law, Australian Government Solicitor and Clayton Utz (sessional secondments) Street Law in Canberra assists people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless by providing a free legal service and by connecting clients with other services. 23.2.1 Indigenous Wills Support (Geraldton Resource Centre and Clayton Utz) ..... 169 23.2.2 Goulburn Valley Project (Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre and