Naomi Neilson

Celebrating women in law this International Women’s Day

For International Women’s Day 2020, Lawyers Weekly takes at where the legal sector can improve for female lawyers in future as we celebrate a year of women in law.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2020

‘Open to High Court to insist Pell’s convictions were unreasonable’

With the special hearing to determine George Pell’s hearing approaching fast, Sydney law professors have looked into whether or not the cardinal stands a chance.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2020

The legal solution to prevent sexual harassment at work

With more than a quarter of women reporting experiencing sexual harassment at work, new legislation could go a long way to address inappropriate behaviour.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Mar 2020

Law professor appointed to royal commission

A leading environmental and policy law scholar has been appointed to oversee a royal commission addressing a recent Australian crisis.

NEWLAW • Wed, 04 Mar 2020

Queensland legislation broadens scope of civil action for child abuse survivors

New legislation in Queensland will allow abuse survivors to pursue civil claims against liable institutions for physical and psychological distress.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Mar 2020

Getting deal ready: Minimising the impact of regulatory due diligence on financial services businesses

The goal posts for executing a deal in the financial services sector have changed. In this difficult regulatory environment, sellers are finding it harder to get their ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Mar 2020

Former Clifford Chance head takes on CEO role to grow Sydney and Melbourne

An independent Australian law firm has appointed a new chief executive officer from PricewaterhouseCoopers to oversee its Melbourne and Sydney partnership.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020

NSW government rejects recommendations to address ‘serious’ drug problem

NSW has a “serious and complex” problem with drug usage, leading to a number of young deaths at music festivals and a severe dependency from vulnerable communities – and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020

Human rights lawyers call for government to #RaiseTheAge

Australian laws that allow 10-year-olds to be arrested, charged, held before the courts and locked away are “out of step” with human rights policies.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020