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].
Opportunistic lawyer, silks lectured on ethics, and surprise departure: What’s hot in law this week (Feb 16–20)
This week, Lawyers Weekly reported on a lawyer disciplined for “no-win, no-fee” misconduct, the surprise departure of HWL Ebsworth’s chief executive partner, and the ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Principal solicitor’s pooch at centre of legal fight with ex-EA
A boutique Sydney firm has sued a former executive assistant for an alleged failure to properly care for the principal solicitor’s dog.
SME LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026
HSF Kramer wins bid in $320k costs fight with betting company
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer came out on top in its fight with a former client over unpaid legal fees, which at one point were over $320,000.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Dentons bolsters construction team with new partner
The appointment of a new Sydney partner has strengthened Dentons’ capability for complex infrastructure and development projects.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Feb 2026
ACCC win could mean trouble for discount shoppers, Coles warns
If the ACCC convinces the court that Coles’ “Down Down” promotion was misleading, Australia’s major supermarkets could be strong-armed into offering fewer or less ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Addisons promotes corporate lawyer to managing partner
Following eight years in Addisons’ partnership, an M&A and corporate partner has been promoted into the role of managing partner.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Cops should be stood down over protest violence, legal centre says
A Sydney legal centre said NSW Police should stand down the officers who have been caught up in a watchdog’s investigation into the alleged excessive use of force at last ...
SME LAW • Mon, 16 Feb 2026
‘Opportunistic’ lawyer to be disciplined for ‘no-win, no-fee’ misconduct
Disciplinary action will be taken against a highly experienced Victorian solicitor who billed a client more than $20,000 despite there being no “win” in the “no-win, ...
SME LAW • Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Consulting principal added to Keypoint Law
Commercial firm Keypoint Law has appointed a consulting principal with more than two decades of experience.
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Feb 2026