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].
Strike-off recommended for lawyer who abandoned clients, left firm a ‘mess’
A Queensland lawyer accused of abandoning his practice and clients, which left some unable to access their own money, has been recommended for removal from the local roll
SME LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Sparke Helmore promotes 46, including 3 to partner
As part of its commitment to its people, Sparke Helmore has promoted three to partner, 13 to special counsel, and 30 senior associates.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Australian Lawyers Alliance names new president
A managing principal with extensive experience across litigation, including in major class actions, has been appointed the national president of the Australian Lawyers ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Colin Biggers & Paisley takes construction team from HopgoodGanim
A construction team of six, including two partners, have moved from HopgoodGanim Lawyers to Colin Biggers & Paisley.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2026
WRP Legal promotes 2 associate directors, 1 senior associate
Recognising the ongoing contributions of its people and its continued growth, WRP Legal has made three senior promotions.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jul 2026
‘I haven’t done anything wrong’: Lawyer’s claim of innocence proves fatal for career
An NSW lawyer and former migration agent fought to recover his practising certificate by insisting he did not deserve to be shunned from the profession because there was ...
SME LAW • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
CLC’s dismissal fight tests boundaries of funded legal work
A community legal service is defending an unfair dismissal claim brought by a principal legal officer who acted outside of the service’s scope by representing a man ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Government’s legal aid victory lap needs reality check
The federal government marked one year of the National Access to Justice Partnership with a celebratory statement that ignored the fact that its funding commitment went ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Potential contraventions within collapsing law firm
A national firm that claimed to be Australia’s highest-ranking legal service was wound up amid potential allegations of illegal phoenix activity, insolvent trading, and a ...
SME LAW • Tue, 14 Jul 2026