Naomi Neilson

Undertaking breach warrants ‘public rebuke’, tribunal orders

A solicitor who breached an undertaking was unable to escape a public reprimand because the conduct justified “public rebuke”, but his long and unblemished legal career ...

SME LAW • Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Serious warning issued to lawyers engaging in claim farming

In the wake of reports into lawyers intentionally targeting vulnerable members of the community, the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has issued new ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Police close investigation into ‘premeditated’ attack at Slater & Gordon

Police have closed their investigation into who was behind the scandalous email leak at Slater & Gordon, which exposed the salaries and performance ratings of ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Jun 2025

Lawyer sues for damages over car accident she was not involved in

A principal lawyer tried to claim damages for the “nervous shock” she suffered after her family were involved in a minor car accident, despite her not being at the scene ...

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

2 climb to senior levels in IDP Lawyers promotion round

In addition to one new partner, specialist defendant personal injury firm IDP Lawyers has promoted one lawyer to senior associate and two others to associate.

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

Clayton Utz bolsters risk advisory practice with 3 senior executives

Three senior executives have brought their extensive expertise in providing risk management, compliance and governance advice to Clayton Utz’s risk advisory practice.

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

Managing director reprimanded over barrister fee mishap

A Perth lawyer agreed to a public reprimand and a fine for his failure to get written confirmation that a barrister would waive part of his $200,000 legal bill amid a ...

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Exactech class action settles for close to $9m

A class action brought on behalf of those who received hip, knee and ankle implants has settled for $8.7 million, pending court approval.

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Baker McKenzie makes London partner new global chair

Baker McKenzie has elected a partner from its international trade, compliance and investigations team to step into the role of global chair.

BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025