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].
1 firm, 3,500 lawyers: Global merger now in force
The merger of one of Australia’s biggest legal practices with a US-headquartered law firm has officially been completed, bringing together around 3,500 lawyers across ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Secret deals, cupcakes, and the law firm tug of war that started it all
The fractured relationship of law firm co-founders that led to a covert buyout – exposed with a tray of cupcakes – has spiralled into yet another dispute, this time over ...
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Aldermane promotes 3 to senior roles
Boutique advisory firm Aldermane has promoted one to principal and two to special counsel.
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Tasmanian lawyer reprimanded for controversial briefing letter
A briefing letter prepared by a reprimanded criminal lawyer revealed apparent deference to his client and sought to persuade the assessor of his client’s opinion, ...
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Travis Schultz & Partners promotes 4
A special counsel, two senior associates, and one associate have been promoted across Travis Schultz & Partners’ Queensland offices.
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Gilbert + Tobin promotes 7 partners, 9 special counsel
One of Australia’s biggest firms has elevated seven to partner and nine to special counsel in its latest promotion round.
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Thomsons promotes 70, including 2 partners
Reflecting its continued investment in key practice areas, Thomsons has promoted 70 of its lawyers, including two to partner.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Reprimand for Victorian lawyer who forged another practitioner’s signature
A Victorian solicitor has been reprimanded and suspended for three months for forging another practitioner’s name on two legal documents, causing the latter significant ...
SME LAW • Wed, 24 Jun 2026
Maddocks rolls out Harvey enterprise-wide
National firm Maddocks has further embedded AI into its daily workflows with the enterprise-wide rollout of Harvey.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jun 2026