Special purpose liquidators appointed to Queensland Nickel Pty Ltd (in liq) obtained freezing orders against Clive Palmer and various of his companies, in proceedings arising from the failure of the Queensland Nickel refinery business. As against Mr Palmer, Justice Bond ordered assets to the value of $204,943,664.3 be frozen, and as against his companies further amounts of up to $199,972.482.90 each.
Shane Doyle QC and Matthew Hickey (with Tom Sullivan QC and Angela Rae) appeared for the Special Purpose Liquidators, instructed by King & Wood Mallesons.
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