Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].
Apex acquires ASX-listed Mainstream
With assistance from one of Australia’s largest firms, Apex has acquired the ASX-listed Mainstream for $400 million.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Nov 2021
Solicitor reprimanded for ‘gross delay’ in client matters
A solicitor who failed to carry out his client’s directions for a period of 14 years has been reprimanded and ordered to take a practice management course.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Nov 2021
Excessive COVID policing ‘burdening’ courts
The “excessive” fines and charges issued by NSW Police in its attempts to enforce a number of COVID-19 restrictions have had an “unsustainable impact on courts” and has ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Nov 2021
A-G considers reform following ‘malicious’ harassment of solicitor
Following the “disgraceful” intimidation of a solicitor by police that included pulling his vehicle over for checks and issuing infringement notices, the NSW ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Construction teams secure Victoria’s ‘largest road project’
DLA Piper worked with four construction companies, forming part of the Spark Consortium, on the $11.1 billion financing of the North East Link Primary Package PPP.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Providence Asset Group finances 10 solar projects
Providence Asset Group was assisted by BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills in financing its Victorian portfolio of 10 five-megawatt solar projects.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Cosmetic surgery advertisements need strong regulation, ALA says
In the wake of an exposé into the cosmetic surgery industry, the Australian Lawyers Alliance is preparing a policy document that recommends strong regulation of the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Meet the law student finalists for the 2021 Women in Law Awards
The Women in Law Awards is right around the corner, and Lawyers Weekly is beyond thrilled to celebrate the many women in the profession who are making a big difference ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Passion or stability? Finding both in the legal profession
Rather than pursuing her dream of journalism, this new lawyer followed stability and her parent’s wishes into the legal profession. Although at the time it meant ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021