Naomi Neilson

Queensland barrister guilty of professional misconduct, no longer practicing family law

A Gold Coast barrister will no longer practice family law and was ordered to complete 12 months of readership after being found guilty of professional misconduct.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Sep 2019

ACT introduces suite of legislation to improve access to justice

New legislation has been introduced by the ACT government to redesign and improve justice outcomes for all Canberrans.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Sep 2019

KWM appoints Sydney partner to Singapore office

King & Wood Mallesons has added two new partners to its Singapore office, including one from its Sydney-based firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Sep 2019

Sydney Fish Markets secures $750m for redevelopment

K&L Gates has advised Sydney Fish Markets on a redevelopment with the assistance of a NSW government funding of $750 million.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Sep 2019

‘Australians fed up with status quo’: HRLC argues for cap on election spending

Implementing a cap on election spending is vital to restoring democracy and achieving greater political equality, the Human Rights Law Council argues.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Sep 2019

Accountability of AI: Where law goes wrong

Laws designed to enforce accountability of cyber technology and artificial intelligence should be strengthened as “shonky dealings” reveal where the legal protections ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Sep 2019

Australia in-house legal teams below-average in new technologies

Australia sits below the global average of in-house legal teams using new technology, the Acritas survey of corporate legal departments revealed.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Sep 2019

Partner movements in downward trend after royal commission

The 2019 financial year saw a downtrend in the number of partners switching firms as a result of a calming effect on the market following the Hayne royal commission.

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019

Potentia Capital acquires Education Horizons Group stakes

Herbert Smith Freehills has assisted Potentia Capital in the acquisition of Education Horizons Group stakes.

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Sep 2019