Naomi Neilson

Barrister’s ‘unsuitable’ character makes him unfit for practice, tribunal rules

A Queensland barrister with over three decades of experience lost his practising certificate because a tribunal could not be confident in his character or remorse for a ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025

Barry Nilsson promotes 14 insurance lawyers

National firm Barry Nilsson strengthened its insurance and health practice with the promotion of 14 lawyers and a new marketing officer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025

Judge recuses herself as a result of Qld Law Society membership

A solicitor who brought proceedings against the Queensland Law Society over an article she was named in has convinced a judge she needs to recuse herself due to her ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Jan 2025

Top 10 wellness stories in 2024

From judges to law students, members of the legal profession have offered advice on managing their wellbeing or shared their experiences with impostor syndrome

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Jan 2025

11 general members appointed to Administrative Review Tribunal

The Attorney-General announced the appointments of 11 general managers to the Administrative Review Tribunal.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jan 2025

Shaky compensation claim made over solicitor’s alleged dishonesty

An unsteady claim for compensation has been made by two people concerned with the conduct of their late uncle’s solicitor, including an allegation he dishonestly issued ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Dec 2024

Top 10 career and recruitment stories in 2024

In this wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the moves lawyers intended to make in 2024, the satisfaction levels among specific cohorts, and the thoughts of ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Dec 2024

Solicitor punished for trying to trade settlement for silence on rape claim

A solicitor has been reprimanded for telling a woman the settlement of her matrimonial dispute was contingent on her making a “no complaint” statement to police in ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Dec 2024

Top 10 BigLaw market updates in 2024

There were several major moves across the BigLaw sector in 2024, such as international expansions, shock exits and mergers. Here, we wrap up the top 10 most-read market ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Dec 2024