Naomi Neilson

Whittlesea Council sacked after removal of ex-cop boss Simon Overland

The Andrews government has sacked Whittlesea Council amid allegations of bullying among councillors and the removal of controversial police boss Simon Overland.

BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Mar 2020

NEXL achieves Series Seed capital raise

NEXL has secured a Series Seed capital raise with assistance from Herbert Smith Freehills.

BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Mar 2020

Firm remains entitled to sack lawyer over Defence Department criticisms

A lawyer who alleged he was sacked over his political views, and for publicly criticising the Defence Department for child sex abuse claims, has had his appeal denied.

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020

‘I would have died without that support’: Victoria cuts vital court funding

In light of recent family violence tragedies, a decision to cut funding for crucial support is “short-sighted”, former royal commission judge Marcia Neave told Lawyers ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020

DPP v Bret Walker: Will the delivery affect the decision?

Over the course of two days, George Pell’s legal team and Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions argued whether the cardinal should be granted special leave to appeal ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020

Insurers breach own codes hundreds of times

Insurers are breaking their own code and refusing to process insurance claims and requests for reviews within a certain time frame, an investigation has found.

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020

New partner boosts firm’s capital markets and corporate team

A multinational professional services firm has appointed a leading project finance lawyer as a new partner in the firm’s capital markets and corporate team.

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020

Michael Kirby throws support behind Julian Assange

The mistreatment of WikiLeaks founder is “shocking and excessive”, said Michael Kirby on the recent trial that saw Julian Assange stripped naked and handcuffed.

BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020

Government endorses changes to charity and not-for-profit laws

The Morrison government has supported recommendations that would overhaul laws for charities and not-for-profits and give the charity body discretion to disclose issues

BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020