Naomi Neilson

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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].

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Court protects lawyers, firms assisting hacked companies

Orders have been made to protect individual lawyers, firms, and expert witnesses who would otherwise be at risk of “retaliation and pressure campaigns” by the hackers who ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Firm on hook for $323k cancellation fee, leading silk claims

A prominent King’s counsel is pursuing a $323,000 cancellation fee from a law firm that retained him for a 13-week trial but then settled the proceedings within a ...

SME LAW • Sun, 22 Feb 2026

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

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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

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