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].
Barrister’s admin error serves as warning to others, court says
Disciplinary action taken against a family law barrister who failed to properly renew her practising certificate should serve as a reminder that legal professionals must ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
McGilvray takes 3 from Gadens
Two lawyers and a conveyancer have moved from Gadens to McGilvray, a commercial firm based in Canberra.
SME LAW • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Judge says professional ethics may be waning
Although hopeful lawyers continue to have a “real desire” to maintain professional values and their ethical obligations, Justice Michael Lee expressed some concern that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Dentons nabs employment team from Deloitte Legal
Dentons has taken a highly experienced employment lawyer and her team of three from Deloitte Legal.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Reprimand for solicitor behind ‘dummy law firm’
An in-house solicitor was disciplined for sending a series of emails that breached a condition of his practising certificate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
McCabes promotes 15, including 2 principals
National law firm McCabes has promoted 15 professionals, including two principals, a special counsel, and a senior associate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 23
Personal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker has promoted 23 lawyers and support staff.
SME LAW • Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Carter Newell promotes 2 senior associates, 2 associates
Four lawyers were elevated to senior associates and associates across Carter Newell’s Brisbane and Melbourne offices.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025
General counsel joins global broker group
Broker BMS Australia has appointed a new general counsel.
SME LAW • Mon, 30 Jun 2025