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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Dentons takes tax team from rival BigLaw firm

A partner, senior associate, and solicitor have joined Dentons’ national tax practice from Hamilton Locke.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2024

WA lawyer hit with professional misconduct finding for mishandling appeal

A West Australian lawyer who strung a client along for two years and lied to a court to cover up his failures has been found guilty on nine grounds of professional ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2024

MinterEllison takes financial services expert from HSF

A financial services regulatory expert from Herbert Smith Freehills has been poached by MinterEllison.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2024

SA barrister exposed as alleged ‘sex pest’

A South Australian barrister accused of sexual misconduct towards a junior solicitor has lost a fight to keep his identity a secret.

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2024

Jailed lawyer struck off roll for gambling client’s money

A principal lawyer jailed for his “weekly gambling trips” with more than $1.7 million in client funds has been struck off the roll, along with the solicitor who tried to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Magistrate maintains exile from Children’s Court was unfair

A Perth magistrate who claimed to have been unfairly exiled from the Children’s Court has appealed against a finding that heads of jurisdictions have the power to move ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Disappointing decisions and BigLaw poaching: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Nov)

This week, the High Court decision in Bird v DP has left some practitioners disappointed. Meanwhile, lawyers from some of Australia’s biggest firms have switched sides. ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Nov 2024

PwC sues lawyer over tax leaks scandal

In a major response to a claim for unpaid entitlements, PwC has filed its own action against a lawyer and former partner over his alleged involvement in the tax scandal ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Woman’s legal fee fight with SA firm spans multiple courts

A woman’s fight with a South Australian boutique law firm was shut down by the Federal Court – but not before her matter was heard by a number of judges, including at the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2024

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