Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
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
Blackwattle Legal hires special counsel
Boutique litigation and insolvency firm Blackwattle Legal has added “significant firepower” with the appointment of a special counsel.
SME LAW • Thu, 24 Feb 2022
Gilchrist Connell improves social justice contribution
Gilchrist Connell has appointed its first dedicated pro bono principal to lead the strategic direction of the firm’s social justice practice.
SME LAW • Thu, 24 Feb 2022