Naomi Neilson

LIV elects new 2020 president

The new 2020 president of the Law Institute of Victoria was endorsed by its members at the annual general meeting in Melbourne this week.

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019

Equator Principles releases framework for financial institutions

Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted Equator Principles Association as counsel for a review which provides frameworks for financial institutions.

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019

Corrs predicts state of M&A market in 2020

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has predicted 2020 will see an increase in complexity and creativity as well as more active and interventionalist regulators in public M&A.

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019

Planet Fitness successfully lands in Australia

Macpherson Kelley and Hall & Wilcox helps establish Planet Fitness’ presence in Australia.

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019

ALA calls for civil and criminal laws to ban conversion therapy

Australian Lawyers Alliance called for stronger regulations around conversion practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation.

BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019

Victoria modernises criminal appeal system

New laws designed to modernise the Victorian criminal appeals system have this week passed Parliament, making the appeals proceedings more efficient.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

LCA says media restrictions ‘deterrent to public interest’, takes aim at Christian Porter

The president of the Law Council of Australia has delivered a scathing review into the government’s plans to restrict media reporting into its dealings.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

Holding Redlich appoints partner and special counsel

National firm Holding Redlich has appointed a new partner to its Queensland property and real estate practice.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019

RATCH-Australia acquires major stake in Alinta Energy wind farm

Baker McKenzie has acted for RATCH-Australia in acquiring a major stake in a wind farm owned by Alinta Energy.

BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019