Naomi Neilson

Michael Kirby scholarship to help LGBTIQ+ students ‘shine’

A scholarship in tribute of The Honourable Michael Kirby will pave the way for students to study law and break out of unequal social constructs.

BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020

NewLaw firm expands into Canberra

Having already broken ground across some of Australia’s major cities and won a spot on the whole-of-government legal panel, a NewLaw firm has increased its momentum with ...

NEWLAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Why are so many disabled lawyers prevented from progressing?

While reforms in the legal profession relating to gender and ethnicity have been widely accepted, disabled lawyers are still feeling they are at a major disadvantage.

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020

Paint brand Dulux acquires 16 Melbourne businesses

Well-known paint brand Dulux has acquired 16 Melbourne businesses running under the Paint Spot Group brand. 

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020

How legal firms can unlock the power of data

Over the last few years, the legal industry has seen rapid transformation as firms look to integrate emerging technology into their operations.

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020

Attorney-General appoints new ACLEI commissioner

The Attorney-General for Australia and Minister for Industrial Relations has appointed a new commissioner to lead the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020

Lawyer X faces tense cross-examinations to finish off her evidence

After five tense days of evidence, barrister Nicola Gobbo has answered to allegations levelled at her over the last 11 months – and she held nothing back.

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2020

ALHR welcomes government’s commitment to Modern Slavery Act

Australian human rights lawyers have welcomed a 2020-2024 plan that would address and respond to modern slavery, including implementations to the Modern Slavery Act.

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2020

Macpherson Kelley expands property and construction team with rehires

Two senior lawyers have rejoined Macpherson Kelley after time spent practicing with BigLaw practices as the firm looks to boost its property and construction capabilities

BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2020