Naomi Neilson

Barrister to pay costs for failing to argue the Chorley exception

The High Court of Australia has ordered a barrister to pay costs to an appellant following the decision the Chorley exception does not apply to solicitors in NSW.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2019

Macpherson Kelley adds principal lawyer to property team

Macpherson Kelley has recruited a principal lawyer and senior associate to expand on its property and construction team.

SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2019

UQ law students celebrate 10 years of pro bono work

The University of Queensland is celebrating a decade’s worth of assisting veterans, at-risk individuals and domestic violence victims through its Pro Bono Centre.

SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2019

Lawyers warn employees from resigning before termination

An employee given the choice to resign rather than be terminated should think clearly about this decision as it may prevent any claim bought against the employer in ...

SME LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2019

ERA Legal appoints 2 associate directors

ERA Legal has appointed two construction lawyers to its ranks, who join the firm as associate directors.

SME LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2019

Law students beat Peter Dutton in Federal Court

The Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton has had his legal team shot down for the third time by law students assisting a pro bono barrister in the Federal Court.

SME LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2019

CITIC Metal increases stakes in Ivanhoe Mine to 29%

Baker McKenzie advises CITIC Metal on its acquisition of an increased 10 per cent stake in Ivanhoe Mines to move forward on a project in the Democratic Republic of Conga

SME LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2019

‘The battle of the church’: Religious laws and injustices of LGBTIQ freedoms

The LGBTIQ community is fighting a “battle at the level of the church”, especially when this battle extends into laws governed by religious freedoms, according to former ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Sep 2019

Silk acquires 100% of Rocke Brothers wharf cartage business

Gadens has advised Silk on the acquisition of Rocke Brothers business.

SME LAW • Mon, 02 Sep 2019