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].
Sentencing of disgraced barrister fuels regulator warning
Victorian barrister Norman O’Bryan’s sentencing for overcharging vulnerable clients has prompted a blunt warning from the state’s legal regulator that dishonesty will not ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 May 2026
Snapchat scandal threatens law student’s bid to join profession
An application by a law student convicted over a Snapchat and Schoolies-related offence has highlighted how youthful indiscretions might impact the prospects of a future ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 May 2026
Perth solicitor struck off for trust account misconduct
Three senior judges have struck a Perth solicitor off the roll for withdrawing trust money without her clients’ knowledge and acting under Legal Aid grants without the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 14 May 2026
Energy and infrastructure partner joins NRF
Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed an energy and infrastructure partner to work across its Sydney and Tokyo offices.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 May 2026
Compensation next step for shoppers deceived by Coles
A class action seeking compensation from Coles will press ahead after findings the supermarket giant misled shoppers over discount prices.
SME LAW • Thu, 14 May 2026
Personal injury promotions scrutinised in legal misconduct case
The disciplinary action against a Gold Coast solicitor for breaches of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act has raised broader questions about the boundaries of ...
SME LAW • Wed, 13 May 2026
Federal budget shuts out Australia’s most vulnerable
The chronic underfunding of legal assistance services for vulnerable Australians – such as family violence victims and children – was left unaddressed in the federal ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 May 2026
Suspension for lawyer allegedly caught in money laundering syndicate
A Sydney solicitor accused of helping one of Australia’s largest-ever money laundering syndicates had his practising certificate suspended.
SME LAW • Mon, 11 May 2026
Corrs takes projects partner from Ashurst
A projects partner has been added to Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Sydney office.
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 May 2026