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].
Law firm to challenge alleged conspiracy with administrators
A Canberra director claimed he suffered damages because of an alleged conspiracy between a boutique firm and administrators.
BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Apr 2024
Boutique firm fails its second attempt at $2m legal bill fight
A law firm that claimed it was owed just shy of $2 million in legal fees has lost on appeal despite seeking just a third of the amount be paid.
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Apr 2024
HWL Ebsworth’s expulsion of capital partner amid IPO ‘invalid’
Major Australian firm HWL Ebsworth breached its partnership deed when it expelled a capital partner who was shut out of the failed IPO.
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Apr 2024
ASIC attempts to drop key evidence in Mayfair 101 case
Key evidence may not be included in the prosecution of a man behind the collapse of an IPO investment fund that owed millions.
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Supreme Court judge recused over client’s disciplinary complaint
A woman used a disciplinary complaint to have a Supreme Court judge recused from hearing a matter against one of Australia’s biggest firms.
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Class action applicant accuses Qld of robbing him of identity
The lead applicant of a class action into the Queensland government’s decision to remove Indigenous children from families has accused the state of also trying to take ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Apr 2024
Lawyer’s silence during investigation costs him legal career
A Queensland solicitor will be struck off for barely acknowledging an investigation into his alleged misconduct.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Apr 2024
‘So-called terrorist’ accuses Chief Justice of bias
An ACT businessman has accused a Chief Justice of ruling against him because he was a “so-called terrorist”.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Apr 2024
Barrister prohibited from engaging in legal practice
A barrister who represented a police officer without a practising certificate has been forbidden from working as a legal professional.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Apr 2024