Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

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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].

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Gadens responds to rising demand with 2 partner hires

A property lawyer and a financial services practitioner have joined Gadens partnership ranks, enhancing the firm’s ability to support clients undergoing “rapid change” in ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Oct 2026

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1 lawyer disciplined every 4 days, exclusive data reveals

Two-thirds of lawyers disciplined for misconduct over the last 12 months were struck off, recommended to be struck off, or publicly reprimanded, exclusive data from ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Oct 2026

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WA lawyer dodges strike-off for false legal aid claims

A West Australian practitioner who admitted to several dishonest and deliberate legal aid claims and lied about them during an audit has dodged an order that she be ...

SME LAW • Tue, 06 Oct 2026

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Wotton Kearney adds partner, special counsel to general liability team

The addition of a highly experienced partner and special counsel to Wotton Kearney has strengthened its insurance capabilities.

BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Oct 2026

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Clayton Utz lures senior lawyers back to BigLaw

Former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers who left for a boutique practice have opted to shut its doors and rejoin BigLaw.

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Oct 2026

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Hall & Wilcox appoints cyber partner

An experienced cyber and technology partner has been added to Hall & Wilcox’s Sydney office, moving over from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Oct 2026

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Remembering Elysha: Barrister puts pen to paper to navigate wife’s death

Reeling from the tragedy of his wife’s untimely death, barrister Paul Folino Gallo used writing to process his grief. Along the way, he learnt how crucial empathy and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Oct 2026

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Court calls time on trainee lawyer’s revenge war

A trainee lawyer’s relentless revenge campaign against a boutique law firm has come to an end in at least one court with a vexatious order.

BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2026

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Rigby Cooke Lawyers strengthens corporate and commercial team with new partner

A practitioner recognised for her expertise in intellectual property and brand protection has joined Rigby Cooke Lawyers.

SME LAW • Sun, 04 Oct 2026

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