Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].
Qld firm protected from further sexual harassment claim
A woman who alleged she was sexually harassed at a Queensland law firm was barred from bringing any further claims.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
The top Fair Work and workplace dispute stories of 2025
From chucking sickies to “rude” employees, there were a number of clashes within the legal profession’s workplaces. Here are the top 10 Fair Work Commission and workplace ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Barry Nilsson promotes principal, 14 lawyers
In its latest promotion round, Barry Nilsson has promoted one to principal, one to special counsel, two senior associates, and 11 associates.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Struck-off lawyer fights Melbourne firm over allegedly unfair costs agreement
A struck-off Victorian lawyer has fought a boutique law firm over a costs agreement he alleged was unclear and unfair.
SME LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Lawyers ‘fighting among themselves’ make claims of fraud, overcharging and blackmail
A solicitor who fought to win back his practising certificate was caught in a “bitter and high-stakes” dispute between himself, a lawyer he was representing, a law firm ...
SME LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Top 10 lawyer wellness stories in 2025
In this wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look at the top 10 articles in 2025 about wellness and mental health in the legal profession.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
6 promoted to special counsel at Gilchrist Connell
Insurance law firm Gilchrist Connell has promoted six to special counsel, three to senior associate and three to associate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Top 10 career and recruitment stories in 2025
Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the top 10 career and recruitment articles in 2025, including advice on how to make major moves in the profession, salary reports, and ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Jan 2026
2025’s top 10 AI and legal tech stories
Generative artificial intelligence and new legal technologies were a major part of 2025. Here, we take a look back at the top 10 updates.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Dec 2025