Naomi Neilson

Law student shines light on sexual harassment in Australia

From research with a senior lawyer and academic, an Australian National University law student has analysed why sexual harassment still faces a “risky and costly road to ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Potential Olympian dives into new opportunities at law school

In deciding where her future lay, a potential Olympian with a passion for qualifying in the national swim team has found another calling in pro bono legal work.

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Solicitor faces reprimand, costs order for ‘threatening’ letter

A NSW-based solicitor who has been accused by the Law Society of sending a “threatening or intimidating” letter has told the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal that he ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Mar 2021

SA lawyer fined $50k, reprimanded over drafting will for aunt

A South Australian practitioner will be reprimanded, fined and suspended temporarily after the state’s major court found he had engaged in professional misconduct when he ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Mar 2021

High-profile defamation proceedings continue

The defamation proceedings between a high-profile Sydney lawyer and a News Corp media subsidiary are ongoing following allegations made to the Federal Court that an ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Japanese bank acquires $300m stake in Latitude Financial Group

Clayton Utz has advised Japan’s Shinsei Bank on the Latitude Financial Group acquisition.

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Tasmanian commission into child sexual abuse formally established 

An inquiry examining the Tasmanian government’s responses to allegations and incidents of child sexual abuse in institutional contexts has been formally established and ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Vic Bar withdraws financial support from peak legal body

Talks between the Victorian Bar Association and the Law Council of Australia negotiating a $230,000 capitation fee have broken down, leading the former to withdraw its ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Law firm hosts Mars One astronaut to celebrate women

An NSW-based law firm hosted over 200 guests to hear from inspiring Mars One astronaut candidate Dianne McGrath to talk about gender equality, community connections, food ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Mar 2021