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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Top 10 legal disciplinary stories in 2025

Disciplinary actions brought against lawyers were among Lawyers Weekly’s most-read articles of the year. Here, we take a look back at the top 10 of them.

BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Walter Sofronoff fails to overturn corruption findings

Former judge Walter Sofronoff was unable to overturn the ACT Integrity Commission’s finding that he engaged in corrupt conduct while leading an inquiry into Bruce ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Dec 2025

3 new partners, 6 senior associates at Bartier Perry

Bartier Perry has promoted three to partner and six to senior associate, alongside the launch of a new graduate program.

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Dec 2025

BarNet hit in alleged cyber attack

Hackers have claimed a cyber attack on an Australian network management service for legal professionals, but may well have been mistaken.

BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Dec 2025

‘Not punching bags’: SA prisons in lockdown as corrections officers strike

Corrections and home detention officers at seven of South Australia’s prisons have put down the tools, sending the justice system into crisis.

BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Reprimand for solicitor over attempts to ‘embarrass, frustrate’

A Sydney solicitor was reprimanded and fined for sending a letter designed to “embarrass or frustrate” the recipient.

SME LAW • Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Solicitor in alleged relationship with inmate immediately suspended from practice

A solicitor charged with having an alleged sexual relationship with an inmate had her practising certificate immediately suspended.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Dec 2025

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‘We are beyond talking’: Chief Justice’s message to colleagues on First Nations justice

In a message to the “powerful people” who attended the 2025 Australian Legal Convention, Chief Justice Debra Mortimer urged them to reflect on what they can and should be ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Dec 2025

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Gilchrist Connell adds 3 special counsel

Gilchrist Connell strengthened its professional indemnity, liability and recovery capabilities with the addition of three new special counsel.

BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Dec 2025

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