Rugby

The Former Rugby Lawyer Making Waves in the World of Private Credit

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SYDNEY, Australia — Paul Weightman, a former rugby lawyer from Australia, is making waves in the world of private credit with his audacious recruitment of more than 20 senior executives from asset manager Barings. This move has already sparked litigation and is transforming Weightman’s nascent investment business, Corinthia Global Management. However, Weightman’s tactics show similarities to his earlier career as a lawyer in Australian rugby league, where he poached disaffected sports stars during the “Super League war.” Weightman’s success in attracting a whole team of private credit experts from Barings highlights the importance of having … Read more

Former Rugby League Lawyer’s Audacious Poaching Spree Sends Shockwaves Through Financial Industry

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SYDNEY, Australia – Paul Weightman, an Australian businessman with a history of high-profile corporate battles, is making waves once again. After successfully poaching over 20 senior executives from asset manager Barings, Weightman’s audacious move has already sparked litigation. As the founder of Corinthia Global Management, a nascent investment business, Weightman’s controversial tactics have raised eyebrows in the financial world. Before his foray into the investment sector, Weightman made a name for himself as a lawyer in Australian rugby league. His involvement in the “Super League war,” a contentious split in the rugby league initiated by … Read more

Closing Arguments Unveiled in Sydney Trial: Rugby Star Accused of Sexual Misconduct

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SYDNEY, Australia – Closing arguments began today in the trial of Australian rugby player Kurtley Beale, who is accused of sexual misconduct. The trial is taking place in the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney. Beale is facing charges of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching. During the closing address, Crown prosecutor Jeff Tunks highlighted specific sections of the pub’s CCTV footage that, he argued, support the allegations against Beale. Tunks claimed that Beale’s hand moved downwards from the woman’s back before swiftly removing it, suggesting intentional touching. He asked the … Read more