Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
WA Children’s Court president reappointed
The Law Society of Western Australia and the state’s Attorney-General have both welcomed the reappointment of the Children’s Court president for a second term.
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Mar 2022
CarExpert secures capital raise with Seven West Media
CarExpert has been assisted by Herbert Smith Freehills on its multimillion-dollar capital raise led by Seven West Media.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Lawyer with lengthy disciplinary history removed from roll
A Victorian lawyer with a long history of disciplinary matters has been removed from the roll of practitioners to “protect the public from his misconduct and dishonesty”
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Equity-One sells to Westlawn Finance
Equity-One Mortgage Fund Limited has secured its sale to Westlawn Finance Limited with assistance from Mills Oakley.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Partner appointed to National Trust of Australia board
A corporate and commercial partner with Colin Biggers & Paisley has been appointed chairman of the board of the National Trust of Australia in Victoria.
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Mar 2022
‘Check your bias constantly’: The changes legal workplaces should be making
On International Women’s Day, the Australian Women Lawyers president has called on the profession to take practical steps within their workplaces to address biases.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
International Women’s Day: BigLaw firms on diversity and inclusion
On International Women’s Day 2022, some of Australia’s biggest firms have reflected on the #BreakTheBias theme, discussed what they are most proud to have achieved in the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
How one firm is breaking down biases at every level
For two senior female practitioners at Hicksons Lawyers, this year’s International Women’s Day theme #BreakTheBias means “identifying these little beliefs that we have ...
SME LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
The influence female leaders have on aspiring lawyers
Working within strong, female-led teams and being surrounded by each of their firm’s supportive cultures has encouraged two aspiring lawyers that there is a place for ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022