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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Law firm director new Australian Lawyers Alliance president

A director of Maurice Blackburn was named the new national president of the Australian Lawyers Alliance.

BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

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Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers promotes 3

Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers has elevated three lawyers, including one to principal.

SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024

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Legal Practice Board wrong to investigate compensation firm, court finds

A court criticised the West Australian Legal Practice Board for its decision to audit a compensation firm after it received a complaint that one of the legal assistants ...

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024

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Bankrupt man makes ‘elaborate’ allegations against law firm

In an effort to dodge a costs order, a bankrupt man accused a law firm of using delays, the withholding of material, and “false or misleading submissions” to force him ...

SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024

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