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It comes amid growing tensions within the legal fraternity over the balance between social responsibility and commercial imperatives. The decision to cut ties with the church also raises questions about the future of prominent partner Richard Leder, who served articles at the firm in 1988, and has worked on behalf of the Catholic Church for 30 years. Corrs Chambers Westgarth Partner Richard Leder. Credit: Justin McManus Leder did not return calls from Era, but several friends and associates confirmed that he was considering his options and had received interest from other companies. “He is highly respected. What people ask is, ‘If you’re leaving, and a client is coming with you, then we’d like to chat,’” said an old friend. The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne declined to confirm whether they would remain with Leder or seek legal representation elsewhere. “Richard Leder is still a partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and we have great respect for him and ...

Dough nudged the ball and started for a quick single. A fielder attacks, and in one swift motion, picks up the ball and flicks it into the stump behind him. Key points: The century-old church is a unique venue for Melbourne cricket competitions Over a decade, the competition grew to include hundreds of players The parish church closed the competition, citing security concerns An uproar erupted in the stands and it seemed the hitter was less than the ground. To be sure, the referee made a reference to the Decision Review System (DRS). It’s the kind of scene that plays out at the Melbourne Cricket Ground every summer, but tonight takes place inside the halls of an Anglican church, beneath a replica of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece, The Creation of Adam. For more than a decade, St Columb’s Hawthorn has been a spiritual home for players who play cricket five days a week. The church hall, which is over 130 years old, ranks as one of the most unique places in t...