Naomi Neilson

Senior practitioner reprimanded for forging signature

A senior lawyer under pressure to finalise a matter within days has been fined and reprimanded for forging a signature on a discharge authority form.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Victoria reintroduces COVID options to address delays

Measures such as judge-only trials and special hearings will be reintroduced into Victorian courtrooms to drive down court backlogs and reduce case wait times.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Judge approves teddy bear adoption

In a really heart-warming move, the Family Court of Western Australia has approved a seven-year-old boy’s sweet request to adopt his teddy bears.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Judicial Commission chief executive retires

After three decades at the helm, Judicial Commission of NSW chief executive Ernest Schmatt AM PSM has announced he is retiring.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

County and supreme courts make ‘historic’ appointments

The supreme and county courts of Victoria have made two major appointments, including the first Deputy Chief Judge of the County Court in the state’s history.

BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Hall & Wilcox adds senior commercial counsel

Hall & Wilcox has enhanced its finance, corporate and regulatory practices with the appointment of a senior commercial counsel.

BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Feb 2022

Genex Power Limited advised on $40m institutional placement, $10m share purchase plan

Henry William Lawyers has advised Genex Power Limited on a $40 million institutional placement and a $10 million share purchase plan.

SME LAW • Sun, 27 Feb 2022

Law Squared expands advisory board

Law Squared has announced it has welcomed a former partner from Baker McKenzie and Clayton Utz to its advisory board.

NEWLAW • Sun, 27 Feb 2022

HSF implements ambitious new strategy

Herbert Smith Freehills has launched an ambitious new strategy and established a clear framework to cement its position as a leading international law firm.

BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Feb 2022