Naomi Neilson

Overseas lawyer criticised for ‘petulant, rude’ conduct in Australian court

A New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an Australian judge of ignoring her duties and behaviour that was rude, confrontational and petulant ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Creevey Horrell Lawyers promotes newest partner

Queensland firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has promoted a family law specialist and “seasoned professional” to partner.

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Sydney solicitor hit with $1m penalty for misleading creditor scheme

A Sydney solicitor who promoted a “false and misleading” asset protection scheme was handed a $1 million penalty, banned from managing corporations, and told to refund ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Jul 2024

Firm’s ‘fastidious’ record-keeping defence against fee dispute

A boutique law firm’s “fastidious” record keeping saved it from a legal fee dispute brought against it by a former client.

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Swaab’s 4 new appointments come at ‘pivotal’ time

Swaab named four new appointments, including two to senior associates, at a time of “pivotal growth” for the firm.

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Legal service allegedly gave negligent advice to child sexual abuse victims

A Melbourne community legal service has been hit with a class action over allegations it took a “sausage factory approach” to sexual abuse clients and robbed them of ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Estrin Saul Lawyers promotes senior associate into leadership role

To complement the growth at Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists, the firm has promoted one of its lawyers into the role of practice leader for its family ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Tasmanian lawyer forced to fight ‘serious’, baseless claims

A Tasmanian lawyer was unnecessarily dragged through court by resentful former clients who accused him of providing negligent advice, ignoring instructions, and not ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Ashurst records ‘solid’ revenue growth for Australia in FY23–24

On its way to achieving more than £1 billion in profits by the next financial year, global firm Ashurst recorded a 14 per cent increase in partner profits and a “solid” ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024