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].
LCA says mandatory minimum sentencing ‘rubber-stamps’ prison terms
The Law Council of Australia has raised serious concerns over mandatory minimum sentencing, saying it could force judges to “rubber-stamp” lengthy prison terms.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Firm launches plan to reduce global carbon emissions
An international law firm has announced a plan to significantly reduce its global carbon emissions over the next decade, as part of its wider sustainability strategy and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Hall & Wilcox adds property and projects partner
Business law firm Hall & Wilcox has added to its national property and projects practice with the appointment of partner Kitty Vo.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Sandfire acquires MOD, valued at $167m
G+T has assisted Sandfire in the acquisition of MOD.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Property divorce settlements to see major shake-up
A tax strategist has warned a recent ruling by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may have profound implications on how property divorce settlements occur.
SME LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Nicola Gobbo was wrong to act for Victoria Police, officer tells RCMPI
An inspector and Victoria Police informant told a commission that not only was it wrong to use a lawyer as a police agent, but that barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Addisons appoints 2 partners to property and construction teams
Boutique law firm Addisons has appointed two new partners to expand its environment and planning, property and construction teams.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Erin Brockovich announces Australia’s largest class action
Famed activist Erin Brockovich has announced up to 40,000 Australians are suing the federal government over PFAS contamination.
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Oct 2019
Home Consortium secures $325m IPO
Baker McKenzie has advised Home Consortium on its IPO.
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Oct 2019