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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How an investment in cleaner energies is expected to shape deal activity

The Coalition government has released its plans for accelerating the development and research of alternative and renewable energy sources, so what does this mean for the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

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Body-cam decision needs ‘urgent revision’, ALA says

A recent decision to prevent lawyers from compelling body-camera footage from police in Victoria has been slammed by the legal bodies that are seeking urgent reform.

BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Oct 2020

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Body found in search of missing Judge Guy Andrew

Five days after he went missing, Queensland Police discovered the body of Brisbane’s Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew in bushland.

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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Lawyer X to be struck off from roll of practitioners

Proceedings have been launched in the Victorian Supreme Court to remove gangland criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo from the roll of practitioners.

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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HCL Technologies proposes $162m acquisition of DWS Limited

Global firm DLA Piper has advised HCL Technologies Limited on its proposed $162 million acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares in DWS Limited.

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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Abandoning Hong Kong legal treaties gets full support from inquiry

A federal parliamentary inquiry strongly supports the decision to suspend legal treaties between Australia and Hong Kong amid ongoing trade and political tensions.

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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SME firms merge to expand legal support in NSW

Cappello Rowe Lawyers has merged with Hunt & Hunt with the intention to expand its practices and provide further legal support to clients and contacts throughout NSW

SME LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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Women’s legal service left struggling after budget announcements

Legal services assisting women fleeing abusive relationships have been left struggling to cope with chronic underfunding after the federal budget failed to deliver any ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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Lawyer charged with fraud, supplying dangerous drug offences

A Queensland lawyer has been served with a notice to appear in court to face charges of fraud, money laundering and supplying dangerous drugs.

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020

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