Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Vic Bar paves way for more students to pursue law
The Victorian Bar has awarded $1,500 and unique opportunities to 14 secondary students in an effort to encourage more aspiring lawyers facing a number of social and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Open justice reforms approach final stages
Suppression and non-publication orders within NSW, particularly those that relate to closed-door hearings, may receive a complete overhaul at request of the ...
The New Liberals leader breaks out legal background to defend party name
With a federal election looming, barrister-turned-party-leader Victor Kline has put his legal skills to the test in order to hold fast to his argument that the name of ...
HelloFresh acquires YouFoodz for $125m
Meal-kit companies YouFoodz and HelloFresh will merge after the latter’s successful scheme of arrangement for a total consideration of approximately $125 million.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Jul 2021
Senior hire to boost HFW’s dispute resolution and construction practice
Global law firm HFW has enhanced its Australian dispute resolution and construction practice with the appointment of a new partner.
SME LAW • Sun, 18 Jul 2021
Environment and planning partner joins BigLaw firm
A global firm has appointed a new environment and planning partner to its Melbourne office, where he will bolster its efforts to improve relationships.
Former Vic Bar president joins legalsuper
A distinguished practitioner and former president of the Victorian Bar Council has moved into the superannuation industry as a board member of legalsuper.
Shield laws need broad definitions, human rights lawyers submit
Human rights lawyers have called on the Queensland government to catch up to other states by urgently introducing robust new shield laws with broad definitions to ensure ...
ANZ secures $1.5bn Capital Notes 6 offer
Herbert Smith Freehills has assisted Joint Lead Managers of ANZ’s $1.5 billion Capital Notes 6 offer.