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].
WA Legal Practice Board inquiry a game changer, alleged unfit lawyer says
A Perth lawyer facing removal from the roll referred to the inquiry into the Legal Practice Board in an adjournment application, citing the outcome may have a ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Carter Newell promotes special counsel, senior associates
Five lawyers, including a special counsel, have been promoted across Carter Newell’s Sydney and Brisbane offices.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Feb 2026
New chair appointed to Maurice Blackburn
National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has appointed a technology and innovation-driven chair.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Married solicitor couple in strife pushes new sensational claims
Despite already being in hot water for allegations made against three lawyers, a married pair of solicitors have made a number of other far-fetched claims in an attempt ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Feb 2026
3 managing partners added to Jones Day
Global firm Jones Day has appointed three new partners-in-charge to its Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Johnson Winter Slattery takes tax leader from Clayton Utz
A leading tax lawyer and former national head of Clayton Utz’s tax practice has moved over to Johnson Winter Slattery.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
DWF promotes 11, including 5 principal lawyers
DWF has promoted five to principal lawyer, two to special counsel, three senior associates, and one associate.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Former Supreme Court Justice joins Carroll & O’Dea
A former justice of the NSW Supreme Court and president of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has joined Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Tribunal penalises ‘petty’ lawyer for slow compliance
A principal lawyer has been reprimanded for his “petty” and unsatisfactory refusal to hand over client documents.
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Feb 2026