Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

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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].


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Remembering Elysha: Barrister puts pen to paper to navigate wife’s death

Reeling from the tragedy of his wife’s untimely death, barrister Paul Folino Gallo used writing to process his grief. Along the way, he learnt how crucial empathy and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Oct 2026

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Court calls time on trainee lawyer’s revenge war

A trainee lawyer’s relentless revenge campaign against a boutique law firm has come to an end in at least one court with a vexatious order.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2026

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Rigby Cooke Lawyers strengthens corporate and commercial team with new partner

A practitioner recognised for her expertise in intellectual property and brand protection has joined Rigby Cooke Lawyers.

SME LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2026

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Ashurst Perkins Coie adds 2 to board

A Sydney partner and Hong Kong managing partner have been elected to the board of Ashurst Perkins Coie.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2026

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Do judges have to get out of bed? Apparently not

A post-hospital return to the bench saw a judge conduct a hearing from his bed, but the unusual arrangement was not out of line.

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2026

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Distinguished judge to lead sentencing law review

Australia’s first female president of a Court of Appeal has been tapped to lead a major sentencing review.

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2026

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Pinsent Masons elects new managing partner

A long-time leader at Pinsent Masons has been appointed managing partner, taking over from Laura Cameron.

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Oct 2026

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Plaintiff firm loses bid to recover millions in class action fees

Group members from the Hino class action will take home more from an $87 million settlement after Maurice Blackburn failed to overturn a decision to cut its legal fees by ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Sep 2026

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Sparke Helmore takes property partner, 2 special counsel from K&L Gates

The addition of a Brisbane-based team will strengthen Sparke Helmore’s capabilities across property and development, commercial projects, infrastructure, and regulation

BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Sep 2026

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