Naomi Neilson

Lehrmann accuses former firm of wrongly taking $117k

In submissions that confused a judge and rendered opposing counsel speechless, Bruce Lehrmann accused his former firm of allegedly taking $117,000 out of trust when it ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Sep 2024

Shine still hopeful despite hit to revenue in FY23–24

Although it took a major 12.2 per cent hit to its total revenue for the 2024 financial year, Shine Justice says it has remained optimistic it will turn this around over ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Rigby Cooke launches medical practice with new partner

The recently launched medical negligence practice within Rigby Cooke Lawyers will be overseen by the firm’s newest partner.

SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Kain Lawyers M&A team grows with senior appointments

Transaction firm Kain Lawyers has bolstered its M&A capabilities with the appointments of a director and special counsel.

SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Chief Justice of Victorian Supreme Court to retire

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria will retire early next year after having served more than seven years in the role.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Letter to major firm an attempt to ‘bully and intimidate’, court finds

A former solicitor, his partner and her company sent a lengthy, rude letter to HWL Ebsworth in an “attempt to bully and intimidate” the lawyers of a man who stood in the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2024

Victorian A-G falls behind in sexual harassment prevention plan

The Victorian Attorney-General’s Department has so far failed to fulfil its part of a plan to prevent sexual harassment and improve the support for victims in courtrooms ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2024

High Court decision heralds in ‘significant shift’ for arbitration

A significant victory in the High Court on proportionate liability legislation will influence how lawyers conduct arbitration.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Sep 2024

Erudite Legal commits to endless recusal applications

In yet another messy chapter of the Erudite Legal fiasco, the defendants have made another application to have the judge recuse himself and have delayed progress even ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Sep 2024