This dropped into our inbox in the last 10 minutes….
Here’s what they know so far
A major law firm has confirmed that it has suspended a senior partner, after internal investigations into sexual harassment and misconduct allegations against him.
The CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills issued a statement this morning confirming that an Australian partner will be dumped following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct from “multiple sources”.
The disgraced man was suspended today, effective immediately, and HSF will officially cut him out of the partnership in a week.
It is believed that at least two female employees at HSF came forward to make misconduct allegations against the man.
“Every one of our people deserves to be treated with respect and dignity and the action we are taking should highlight the importance of this,” HSF CEO Mark Rigotti said in a statement.
“As custodians of the business, the partnership in particular must live and breathe our values and do all they can to ensure that all our team members enjoy an open, inclusive and supportive working environment that encourages them to thrive and enables them to be their whole, true selves at work and outside work.”
Mr Rigotti said he was deeply disappointed to hear about how the alleged sexual harassment and misconduct had affected the firm’s staff.
