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].
Many locked out of legal aid due to negative perceptions
Many Australians are reporting feeling locked out of critical legal aid, with lawyers and courts typically seen as inaccessible resources.
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Oct 2019
Half of firms still not investing in innovation
Regardless of the profession-wide recognition that innovation is key to surviving long term, only half of Australian law firms have formalised an innovation function.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Oct 2019
Coleman Greig raises over $1 million for charity
A Western Sydney law firm has broken its record with this year’s charity run, with more than 600 people present and $200,000 raised.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Oct 2019
NRF appoints 1 to partner in Brisbane office
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed a new partner to its construction and engineering practice in its Brisbane office.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Oct 2019
Finalists revealed for 2019 Women in Law Awards
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists that have been selected for this years’ Women in Law Awards.
BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Sep 2019
RCMPI catch-up: What to know before the Lawyer X commission resumes
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants will resume for two weeks and is expected to hear from key Victoria Police detective sergeants, handlers, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Sep 2019
HSBC Trinkaus sells George Street offices for $520 million
Baker McKenzie has assisted HSBC Trinkaus in the sale of a Brisbane office building.
SME LAW • Sun, 29 Sep 2019
Australia needs to accept Indigenous law regimes as capable systems, barrister argues
There is a need for a conversation around how native title can coexist with the national land management system scheme and the respect deserved for Indigenous peoples.
BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Sep 2019
Holding Redlich raises $17k for cancer research
Holding Redlich’s Sydney office turned out 43 staff to participate in a charity run across the Harbour Bridge, raising over $17,000 for cancer research.
SME LAW • Sun, 29 Sep 2019