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DLA job cuts give rise to enmity between Aussie, UK lawyers

This is again an episode of lazy reporting by the Lawyer and I now feel the urge to speak out in defense of my friends and ex-colleagues at DLA in the UAE. It is absurd to suggest that the "Aussie mafia" are paid anything less than exorbitant salaries, which are completely unjustified by their shameless displays of money grabbing self promotion yet non-existent delivery. That alone is just reason for people in the firm to want these people out - they get paid more and deliver least. Put another way, like Dubai itself they promised the World... and then cancelled the project. These same Aussie 'magic circle' lawyers have brought what had the makings of a successful office to its knees, and have already driven, or are in the process of driving out the heart, soul and life blood of their offices in the UAE. Their lack of judgment in recruitment, financial management, people management and client management is extraordinary, and there are enough ex-DLA lawyers out there (myself included) to verify this. And as for the swipe at the 'incompetence' of the leavers, it is interesting to note the excellent roles now occupied by many if not all ex-DLA people in the region (myself included). Alternatively, why not research the number of ex-DLA people now holding senior in-house positions in the Middle East (myself included) and who actually instruct DLA in the Middle East (I will not)? You will quickly find that the answer will be very few (if any) do instruct DLA and the reason for this will often be cited as the presence of these same Aussie 'magic circle' lawyers. Now isn't that an interesting story....?

20-Jul-2009

11:33 pm