Naomi Neilson

Aus Chief Justice unveils new law school campus 

The Honourable Susan Kiefel AC joined the chancellor and vice-chancellor of a Southern Queensland university to unveil its new regional campus. 

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021

Top 10: An update on the news most relevant for young lawyers

Protégé takes a look back at the last fortnight to deliver students, graduates and other young lawyers with the news most relevant to the legal profession. 

NEWLAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021

NSW lawyer admits to breaching client confidentiality

In what his counsel has insisted were “unusual circumstances”, a lawyer admitted to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal that he breached client confidentiality

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021

Qld firm secures compensation win

A Queensland-based firm has challenged compensation findings all the way through to the Court of Appeal to secure a $900,000 win for an injured employee. 

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021

WHSP makes $225m convertible notes offering

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company has successfully made a $225 million convertible notes offering with assistance from DLA Piper.

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021

Repealing safe lending laws could prevent justice, financial lawyers warn 

Financial legal centres have cautioned the government against repealing safe lending laws, warning that doing so could see thousands lose access to justice. 

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Feb 2021

ABA welcomes reports of Federal Judicial Commission

The Australian Bar Association has joined the Law Council in supporting reports that the government has sought independent advice on the Federal Judicial Commission. 

BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Feb 2021

2 people charged for money laundering, drug supply in Gold Coast firm

An ongoing crime investigation has found two more people could be fronting “serious criminal charges” over money laundering allegations within a Gold Coast law firm

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Feb 2021

Essity acquires Asaleo Care for $788m 

Essity has acquired the remaining Asaleo Care shares that it did not already own via a scheme of arrangement valued at $788 million.  

BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Feb 2021