Naomi Neilson

Porter defamation case against ABC comes to an end

Former attorney-general Christian Porter’s defamation case against the ABC over an article that he alleged named him as the cabinet minister at the centre of historic ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 May 2021

Major landmark decision a ‘victory’ for young climate change activists

In a global first, the Federal Court of Australia has ordered that the government must consider the foreseeable future harms of climate change on children specifically, ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 May 2021

Human rights groups condemn Victorian government over 470 Indigenous deaths

Almost 40 legal groups, including Amnesty International and the Australian Lawyers Alliance, have taken aim at the Victorian government’s controversial bail laws and its ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 May 2021

Lawyer fails to set aside bankruptcy notice, ordered to pay $9k 

The Federal Circuit Court has ordered that a lawyer pay a firm she was in dispute with $9,000 in costs following criticisms that her affidavits and her leaving during ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 May 2021

Federal Court reveals outcome of Porter’s defamation barrister

The former attorney-general’s star-studded legal team has learnt whether one of its members has been removed by the Federal Court over concerns that she obtained ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 May 2021

Porter, ABC may enter into mediation to settle defamation dispute

Former attorney-general Christian Porter and the ABC have agreed to enter into a mediation in order to settle his defamation case over an article that he claimed had ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 May 2021

Major international firm expands Brisbane office with new partner

One of the world’s largest firms has extended its growth trajectory with the appointment of a new corporate partner in its Brisbane office. 

BIG LAW • Wed, 26 May 2021

Suncorp secures strategic sale of portfolios with BigLaw assistance

BigLaw firm King & Wood Mallesons has assisted bank Suncorp in the strategic sale of several of its portfolios.

BIG LAW • Wed, 26 May 2021

South Korean steelmaker acquires equity interest in WA mine

Global firm DLA Piper has advised a competitive steelmaker headquartered in South Korea on acquiring a 30 per cent equity interest in a Western Australian nickel mine

BIG LAW • Wed, 26 May 2021