Naomi Neilson

Newmarch House nursing home subject of potential class action

The Newmarch House nursing home where 19 people lost their lives due to the deadly outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic could be the subject of a major class action.

SME LAW • Thu, 02 Jul 2020

National firm makes record 41 promotions

On the back of its third consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth, one national firm made a record 41 promotions.

SME LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020

Tasmanian solicitor fights Legal Profession Board

A Tasmanian solicitor has engaged the Legal Profession Board in the state’s Supreme Court over a potential breach of the Legal Profession Act 2007.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020

Australia ‘gravely concerned’ about Hong Kong’s national security law

Australia’s major law council has joined Foreign Minister Marise Payne in sharing “deep concerns” for Hong Kong over China’s new national security law.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020

Independent firm commits to promotions post-COVID

An independent firm has navigated the legal community’s economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to meet its latest round of promotions.

SME LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020

National firm confirms merger, welcomes three new partners

A firm with offices across the country has confirmed that it will merge with a firm based in Newcastle and welcomed three of its partners.

SME LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020

Australian Lawyers Alliance welcomes new national president

For the first time, a barrister based in Western Australia will take on the role of national president of the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020

Legal groups advocate to #RaiseTheAge

A coalition of legal and advocacy groups has launched a campaign calling for a major law change to prevent young children from spending time behind bars.

SME LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020

Victorian courts commit to a ‘culture of respect’

Reflecting on the Dyson Heydon news, major players in the Victorian courts have committed to fostering a safe workplace that is free from “disrespectful and unethical ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020