Naomi Neilson

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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Inside the legacy of Legal Aid NSW’s civil law chief

Ahead of her retirement, the executive director of NSW Legal Aid’s civil law division reflected on 15 years of building award-winning programs, pioneering specialist ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2026

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HSF Kramer promotes 10 to partnership

Out of the 25 new partners promoted across Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s global offices, 10 are based in Sydney or Melbourne.

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2026

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Empowered women and the shift towards taking control of wealth and legacy

Women are building, managing, and inheriting more wealth than ever before. Yet despite this shift, many still find themselves stepping into financial and legal decision ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Apr 2026

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Leading KC joins Supreme Court of Victoria

A King’s counsel and former chair of the Victorian Legal Services Board has been made a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Apr 2026

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Leading counsel criticises Rebel Wilson, lawyers in defamation proceedings

Rebel Wilson and her lawyers were criticised in open court for their approach to defamation proceedings launched by The Deb’s lead actress, Charlotte MacInnes, over a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Apr 2026

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Clearly important to be crystal clear: The importance of valid and effective dispute resolution clauses

Dispute resolution clauses in contracts can be seen as the commercial relationship equivalent of the “prenup” – something too awkward to raise. However, instead of being ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Apr 2026

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‘Inconsistent, illogical, false’: Court blasts lawyer for response to overcharging claims

A council grossly overcharged by its lawyer was awarded indemnity costs because of his unreasonable conduct in court, which included giving “completely incredible and ...

SME LAW • Sun, 19 Apr 2026

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ASIC quietly ends dispute with Star’s non-executive directors

The financial services watchdog has quietly revealed it would bring an end to its dispute with Star Entertainment’s non-executive directors over the casino’s Suncity ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Apr 2026

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Competition law changes: Heavy-handed or heavy lifting?

Recent changes to the content and enforcement of Australian Competition Law have been criticised as being “anti-business”; however, this article seeks to explain the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Apr 2026

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