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].
Lawyers hint Porter’s barrister could face disciplinary complaints
Lawyers for the woman who took Christian Porter’s leading barrister to the Federal Court hinted that they may make a disciplinary complaint as the court decides whether ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Jun 2021
WA solicitor launched proceedings that were ‘doomed to fail’
A principal of a Western Australian commercial law practice accused of commencing action in the Supreme Court and seeking indemnity costs in a proceeding that was “doomed ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Jun 2021
GlobalX acquisition not opposed
The acquisition of GlobalX by another information broker, Dye & Durham, will not be opposed by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Jun 2021
Presumption of innocence does not mean guilt-free, leading silk says
One of Australia’s leading barristers who has represented some major high-profile clients has cautioned lawyers to be “much more careful” when politically and socially ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Retired lawyer fails to recover $61k over email mishap
A Victorian lawyer who sought to recover $48,400 for legal services and $13,248 in interest plus the costs of the proceedings from a boutique firm has failed in his ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Quadrant Growth Fund acquires Prime100
Gilbert + Tobin has assisted Quadrant Growth Fund in the acquisition of Prime100.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Sonder secures $16m capital raise
Personal safety and wellbeing support company Sonder has successfully secured a $16 million capital raise with assistance from Herbert Smith Freehills.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Singapore-listed QAF sells primary production business
Singapore Exchange-listed QAF has secured the sale of its primary production business to a wholly owned subsidiary.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Judicial Conduct Commissioner concludes investigation into magistrate
The South Australian Judicial Conduct Commissioner has concluded an investigation into complaints against a serving magistrate who was alleged to have been improper ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Jun 2021