AI Rising Star of the Year (SME) – Adrianna San Jose
Recognising emerging talent in AI adoption and innovation.

AI Innovator (Legal Practice) – Polaris Lawyers
Celebrating pioneering use of AI to improve legal services and client outcomes.

Polaris Lawyers is proud to be recognised as a finalist in the Dispute Resolution and/or Litigation Team of the Year category at the 2025 Australian Law Awards.

This acknowledgment reflects our team’s dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients and excellence in dispute resolution.

On 10 August 2025, 7News published an article on vitamin B6 toxicity which highlighted the dangers of lack of warnings of excessive vitamin B6 when taken during pregnancy. 7News noted the ongoing investigations of Polaris Lawyers against Blackmores Limited.

On 4 August 2025, B&T reported on how Polaris’s proposed class action raises societal concerns around ‘natural’ products.

On 2 August 2025, reporter Kate McIlwain of the Illawarra Mercury described the experience of Penny Thompson who has suffered the impacts of vitamin B6 toxicity.

On 27 July 2025, journalist Natasha May reported on vitamin B6 toxicity and Polaris’s proposed class action.

On 24 July 2025, NutraIngredients Asia reported on the increasing number of enquiries received by Polaris Lawyers in reports of vitamin B6 toxicity.

On 21 July 2025, Oliver Peterson of 6 Perth Radio described Polaris’s investigations into Blackmores and vitamin B6 toxicity.

On 20 July 2025, Daily Mail reported on the experiences of Dominic Noonan-O’Keeffe, Ellie Carew and Penny Thompson in taking vitamin B6 supplements.

On 20 July 2025 7News journalist Hayley Taylor reported on Dominic and Polaris’s investigations into Blackmores Limited. Sunrise News also broadcast Dominic’s story.

On 20 July 2025, News.com.au reported on Polaris’s proposed class action against Blackmores Limited.

On 3 July 2025, Tom Hartley and fellow ABC journalists broadcast Dominic’s story as part of their B6 toxicity investigations on the 7.30 Report.

On 28 June 2025, ABC journalist Tom Hartley and his team published an article reporting on the TGA’s interim decision and Polaris’s investigation into Blackmores.

On 20 July 2025, Sydney Morning Herald Journalist Angus Thompson reported on Dominic’s story and Polaris’s investigations into vitamin B6 toxicity.

On 26 June 2025, the Therapeutic Goods Administration published its interim decision on proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard in relation to pyridoxine, pyridoxal or pyridoxamine (vitamin B6). They have invited public submissions and comments until 27 July 2025.

We are proud to share that Divina Moodley and Alice Robinson from Polaris Lawyers were named finalists in the Personal Injury Partner of the Year category at the Partner of the Year Awards.

On 5 June 2025, online publication Pharmacy Daily reported on Polaris’s investigation into Blackmores and vitamin B6 toxicity.

On 22 May 2025, legal news reporter Lawyerly published an article detailing Polaris’s proposed class action against Blackmores Limited.

On 22 May 2025, legal news reporter Lawyers Weekly reported on Polaris’s proposed class action against Blackmores Limited with lead plaintiff Dominic Noonan-O’Keeffe.

On 19 May 2025, Polaris Lawyers and lead plaintiff Dominic Noonan-O’Keeffe publicly announced the investigation into Blackmores and the potential class action.

Polaris Lawyers was recognised as a finalist in the 2024 Women in Law Awards in two categories: Diversity Law Firm of the Year and Innovator of the Year (Company).

The Polaris team received multiple recognitions in the 2025 Best Lawyers awards:

Megan Caines – Best Lawyer

Ariella Stephenson – Ones to Watch

Polaris Lawyers – Tier 3 Metropolitan Personal Injury Firm

These acknowledgments celebrate the dedication, expertise, and innovation of our team and reaffirm our commitment to delivering outstanding legal outcomes for our clients.

Polaris Lawyers is proud to be recognised as a finalist in multiple categories at the 2024 Australian Law Awards, including:

Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Employer of Choice

Legal Support Professional of the Year – Nicole Blazinovic

We congratulate Nicole and the whole Polaris team for these well-deserved acknowledgments.

We are thrilled to announce that Megan Caines, Principal at Polaris Lawyers, won the 2024 Serious Women in Business Award in the Empowering Excellence category.

This award celebrates leaders who drive purpose-driven growth, support and develop others, and build strong, values-led business systems while delivering excellence and innovation in their field. Megan’s recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, commitment to her team, and dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Congratulations, Megan – a truly well-deserved achievement!