Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Lawyers hint Porter’s barrister could face disciplinary complaints
Lawyers for the woman who took Christian Porter’s leading barrister to the Federal Court hinted that they may make a disciplinary complaint as the court decides whether ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Jun 2021
WA solicitor launched proceedings that were ‘doomed to fail’
A principal of a Western Australian commercial law practice accused of commencing action in the Supreme Court and seeking indemnity costs in a proceeding that was “doomed ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Jun 2021
GlobalX acquisition not opposed
The acquisition of GlobalX by another information broker, Dye & Durham, will not be opposed by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Jun 2021
Presumption of innocence does not mean guilt-free, leading silk says
One of Australia’s leading barristers who has represented some major high-profile clients has cautioned lawyers to be “much more careful” when politically and socially ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Retired lawyer fails to recover $61k over email mishap
A Victorian lawyer who sought to recover $48,400 for legal services and $13,248 in interest plus the costs of the proceedings from a boutique firm has failed in his ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Quadrant Growth Fund acquires Prime100
Gilbert + Tobin has assisted Quadrant Growth Fund in the acquisition of Prime100.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Sonder secures $16m capital raise
Personal safety and wellbeing support company Sonder has successfully secured a $16 million capital raise with assistance from Herbert Smith Freehills.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Singapore-listed QAF sells primary production business
Singapore Exchange-listed QAF has secured the sale of its primary production business to a wholly owned subsidiary.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Judicial Conduct Commissioner concludes investigation into magistrate
The South Australian Judicial Conduct Commissioner has concluded an investigation into complaints against a serving magistrate who was alleged to have been improper ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Jun 2021