Naomi Neilson

Perth firm’s percentage costs estimate a ‘disclosure failure’, judge says

A Perth law firm pulled into a dispute with a former client over fees was informed of an “insufficient” disclosure in its costs agreement.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Oct 2023

‘Troubling’: Judge says law firm’s, client’s applications unnecessarily complex

The parties involved in a law firm’s dispute with their former clients have been criticised by a Supreme Court judge for “unnecessarily” complicating the proceedings to ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Oct 2023

Solicitor and former client’s extensive war over fees escalates

One man’s crusade against his former solicitor over fees has spanned across a number of superior courts and has included separate stoushes with a barrister and a legal ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Oct 2023

‘Concerning’: Qld man insists assisting, charging clients does not count as legal practice

A Central Queensland man who drafted submissions and appeared in court for “clients” despite not holding a practising certificate has been criticised by a court for his ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Sep 2023

Many firms ill-equipped to manage financial and employee challenges, report finds

Although legal workplaces said they are “well aware” of the challenges facing their businesses, many are not equipped with strategies to improve their financial ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Sep 2023

OSI gains access to sensitive material from Roberts-Smith trial

A special investigator has gained access to sensitive material from Ben Roberts-Smith’s unsuccessful defamation trial.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Sep 2023

Save the Children bids to save 11 Australian women from Syrian refugee camp

The Australian government’s repatriation of women and children from a “piteous” Syrian refugee camp is evidence of the Commonwealth’s ability to save more people, lawyers ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Sep 2023

Shine expands with third class actions practice leader

Shine Lawyers now has three class action practice leaders with the appointment of a highly experienced lawyer.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Sep 2023

Mills Oakley nabs key lawyers from MinterEllison

Mills Oakley’s national public law offering has expanded with the appointments of several MinterEllison leaders.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Sep 2023